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Injured Bryant will play in Sunday's NBA All-Star Game
Injured Bryant will play in Sunday's NBA All-Star Game
Despite suffering a torn tendon and broken bone in his pinkie, Kobe Bryant will play in Sunday night's NBA All-Star Game, according to a Lakers spokesperson.
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NBA All-Star Game Open Thread: Will The West Double Up The East?
FanIQ Blog — No, really. I think that just might happen. The East doesn't stand a chance, particularly given that the hometown team has two stars on the West. 150-75, there's your score. So if the is Jason Kidd deal is made during the game, can he switch teams? I think that needs to happen. On the West side, apparently the NBA is forcing Kobe Bryant to play which doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Always a fun game to watch, even if it's just one sloppy pick up game with some flashy dunks. Chat it up here. I'll go with Chris Paul as ...

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