Kobe Bryant to be on the court for Lakers-Jazz playoff game
Published 5/14/2008 at L.A. Times - Basketball
The star, recovering from back spasms, takes part in practice. 'He's OK,' the coach says.
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Kobe Bryant took part in the Lakers team shoot-around today and will play tonight, as expected, against the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal playoff series at the Staples Center.
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