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08:19 AM ET 01.28 | A Christmas thrashing at the hands of the Heat pushed Kobe Bryant, who had reportedly cut his practice minutes significantly, back to full participation to browbeat his teammates into a turnaround. Apparently Bryant feels the team has righted the ship and he can go back to saving himself for games. Bryant began the week with a full practice Monday, but did not practice with the Lakers on Thursday, a day after the team was off Wednesday. When asked if Bryant has started to cut back on his practice time once again, Lakers head coach Phil Jackson said, "Yes." Jackson said it's a flexible situation, however. "A lot of it I think just depends on how it's going," Jackson said. Bryant was not interested in the discussion.

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January 28, 2011 08:22 AM ET

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When it comes to playoff time...he will be the same ole' Kobe

High Plains Drifter.

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January 28, 2011 08:36 AM ET

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Smart move. Kobe's practiced enough in his lifetime. He needs to give his body as much rest as possible while staying in game shape.

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January 28, 2011 08:47 AM ET

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should be a good game this sunday...

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January 28, 2011 08:52 AM ET

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Drama..... Kobe's gonna take his rest and when Playoffs come he'll be ready to go......

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January 28, 2011 09:36 AM ET

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should be a good game this sunday...

Better than the Pro Bowl, that's for damn sure.

THE BISHOP!

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January 28, 2011 09:42 AM ET

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Lazy sob

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January 28, 2011 10:00 AM ET

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this is a non story...he will be fine come playoffs

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January 28, 2011 10:01 AM ET

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A little practice won't hurt, Bro.

I Love LA

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January 28, 2011 10:19 AM ET

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This is going to be a story all year... It isn't like he isn't there, working out, he just isn't doing the full contact drills... Save the Knee for the playoffs...