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Lakers Practice Report: Friday A Possibility For Kobe’s Return?

Dan Duangdao
Published: 11/30/2013
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After a 106-102 victory over the Detroit Pistons last night, the Los Angeles Lakers (surprisingly) returned to practice this morning. While head coach Mike D’Antoni did not anticipate another practice until December 3, it allowed Kobe Bryant the opportunity to measure his game as a return is near.

Following practice, D’Antoni shared that Bryant only participated in 5-on-0 drills and will not play tomorrow according to Lakers reporter Mike Trudell:

Mike D’Antoni said @kobebryant went through the whole practice, but they didn’t do much. Mostly 5-on-0 drills. He will not play tomorrow.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) November 30, 2013

With four days off before the Lakers face the Sacramento Kings on the road, there will be numerous practices and a return on Friday is a possibility:

D’Antoni said Kobe is getting closer to playing. Friday at SAC is a possibility, but doesn’t want to look past the next practice (Tuesday).

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) November 30, 2013

In last night’s victory over the Pistons, both Pau Gasol and Jordan Hill sustained injuries. Gasol has had issues with his ankle and left hand, while Hill sprained his left ankle. However, both big men are expected to play against the Trail Blazers:

Pau Gasol and Jordan Hill are probable for tomorrow. Pau has issues with right ankle and left hand. Hill has sprained left ankle

— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) November 30, 2013

Without Kobe Bryant, the Lakers have exceeded most expectations this season. While some already expected the team to be out of the playoff race, Los Angeles is only three games out of first place in the division. Although the start to the season has been impressive, there is still a long way to go and the Lakers need to continue improving. When Bryant finally returns, they will have the best closer in the game again and will secure more victories.
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ByDan Duangdao
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Dan Duangdao was the managing editor at Lakers Nation (2013-16, 2018-20). He is currently the founder at LA Sports Media, Lake Show, Raiders Nation, Rams Nation, Kings Nation, Galaxy Nation, and MMA Rumors. Born and raised in Southern California and a lifelong Los Angeles sports and mixed martial arts fan, his first NBA game was Kobe Bryant and the Lakers against the Golden State Warriors with Michael Jordan in attendance during the 1998-99 NBA season. He was previously a contributor at HOOPSWORLD (now Basketball Insiders) and an NBA editor at ClutchPoints. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @DanDuangdao.
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