Bryant's overtime performance a sore spot for Lakers
Summary from United States, from articles in English
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May 13, 2008 EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Kobe Bryant met the media yesterday with a new companion - an electronic stimulation device hooked up to his sore lower back. (article 2)
Kobe Bryant didn't practice, didn't even shoot the ball Tuesday, but reiterated he would be part of the Lakers' most important game so far this season. (article 1)
While most who experience back pain feel muscle spasms during simple routines, such as leaning over or sleeping, Bryant said his play was most affected while trying to jump. (article 5)
LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant walked a bit gingerly as he emerged from the training area at Lakers headquarters to speak with reporters Tuesday, remaining on his feet since sitting is not a preferred option because of his sore lower back. (article 4)
Bryant tweaked his back in the opening minutes of Sunday's 123-115 overtime loss at Utah that tied the Western Conference semifinals 2-2. (article 4)
Utah let a 12-point slip away in the last four minutes and faced overtime against league MVP Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. (article 7)
Bryant was walking gingerly and deliberately after Game 4, as were the Lakers on the whole, unable to stop the Jazz from tying the best-of-seven series with a 123-115 overtime victory at EnergySolutions Arena. (article 8)
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Story keywords
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Bryant, Lakers, Jazz, Utah, Game |
Source articles
- Bryant skips practice again but says he's ready to play (L.A. Times, 05/14/2008, 441 words)
- KOBE NURSES SORE BACK (NY Post, 05/15/2008, 184 words)
- ABC News: Kobe's Back a Concern as Game 5 Looms (ABCNews, 05/12/2008, 350 words)
- Kobe's back much better, says he'll play in Game 5 (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 05/13/2008, 933 words)
- Many can empathize with Kobe Bryant's back spasms (L.A. Times, 05/13/2008, 542 words)
- Bryant's overtime performance a sore spot for Lakers (L.A. Times, 05/14/2008, 414 words)
- Jazz stifles Lakers in OT, series tied (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 05/12/2008, 633 words)
- Lakers don't have Kobe's back (L.A. Times, 05/12/2008, 545 words)
- Kobe Bryant's back stimulates discussion (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 05/13/2008, 600 words)
- Mike Bresnahan's take on the Lakers (L.A. Times, 05/14/2008, 213 words)
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