Published on Friday, February 05, 2010
By Daily Bulletin Staff Writer
Kobe Bryant did not practice Thursday because of a sprained left ankle suffered last Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers and aggravated Wednesday against the Charlotte Bobcats. It's uncertain whether he'll play tonight against the Denver Nuggets.
"He didn't come out on the court and practice," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "He's trying a variety of therapies to see what will work out. I'm sure he wants to (play against the Nuggets), but we'll see what that's about (tonight)."
Bryant's participation tonight against Denver will be a game-time decision.
He was unavailable for comment Thursday. He has played in 234 consecutive regular-season games. The last time he sat and watched the Lakers play without him was a March 7, 2007, game against the Bucks in Milwaukee.
He has played through a number of aches and pains and strains and sprains over the two-plus seasons since.
His right pinky needs surgery to repair damaged ligaments, but he has put it off
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