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L.A. Lakers star Kobe Bryant ‘out indefinitely’ due to sprained ankle
“First and foremost, the officials really need to protect shooters,” Bryant said. “You just can’t go into shooters. That’s a dangerous play.” He didn’t say how long he might be out. “I’ll just do what I have to do,” Bryant said.
Then, he delivered a warning to Jones and the Hawks. “I can’t get my mind past the fact that I have to wait a year to get revenge,” Bryant said, knowing the teams don’t meet again in the regular season. “It’s just a very, very dangerous play.”
Bryant has carried the Lakers in their turnaround and ranks among the NBA scoring leaders at 27.5 points per game. Despite scoring 31 points against the Hawks, it was largely an off night. He made just 11 of 33 shots and missed the biggest one of all with a chance to force overtime.
“He can’t be Superman every day,” coach Mike D’Antoni said.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press
