Kobe Bryant Keeping Lakers Afloat

Kobe Bryant has had to pick up the pace as the Lakers add three teammates to the injured list. Ever since Bryant scored 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists against the Boston Celtics Christmas Day he has been on the rise, scoring 40 points against Utah and 39 against New Orleans. Bryant continued his productivity, with 26 points in 33 minutes against Portland, 31 in 32 minutes against Golden State and 21 points, five rebounds and five assists against the Warriors in a rematch Wednesday.

Bryant’s shooting percentage has increased to 48.3%, after an early-season slump, and he stays at his current level he will set a personal best for shooting percentage, beating 2001-02’s 46.9%. Currently in his 13th season, Bryant told the L.A. Times, “I’ve always approached the season like the Tour de France. I’ve approached it in stages. I’m not going to sprint the hill every time. I’m going to let my teammates pull me up, and then I’m going to wait for a certain part of the race and start kind of picking it up. That’s how I approach the season. I kind of pace it.”

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