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08:07 AM ET 11.08 | Though it's early, Kobe Bryant's scowl is in playoff form. [Bryant] started walking off the court with about five seconds left, disgusted by the Lakers' effort, turning around only to see that Metta World Peace missed a last-second shot. Then he continued toward the locker room, his jersey pulled up into his clenched teeth as the Lakers lost again, 95-86, this time to Utah on Wednesday at EnergySolutions Arena. Bryant was still seething as he sat in front of his locker, acknowledging he played with an anger and fire he hadn't displayed in a while. "Just a little bit," he said, practically spitting out the words. Why? "Nothin' I care to share," he said. Bad sign for the Lakers. Bryant is mad. Or maybe it's a good sign. It can't hurt at this point.

Kobe Bryant, Getty Images

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November 8, 2012 08:27 AM ET

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Really, Kobe's Mad, Like what the hell does that translate into......Oh I'm guess he's waiting on his teammates to bail his bogus ass out yet again. You know, that same Kobe who show up in the finals. I guess everbody's suppose to be afraid, nah, this ain't 3 years ago Kobe. Time is catching up to yo buster ass....face it. This is Apple, and to think I had them beating the Heat in the finals, looks like Apple is finally wrong!

All about the Apple

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November 8, 2012 08:28 AM ET

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Kobe needs to work on his attitude. If he can find inner peace he'd be a great leader that will lead Lakers to where they need to be. That piss poor attitude doesn't get the job done. I feel bad for his teammates that's had to deal with his mood swings... yikes.

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November 8, 2012 08:30 AM ET

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Lakers need to improve their bench.

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November 8, 2012 08:46 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:28 AM ET 11.08 by Lostwill

Kobe needs to work on his attitude. If he can find inner peace he'd be a great leader that will lead Lakers to where they need to be. That piss poor attitude doesn't get the job done. I feel bad for his teammates that's had to deal with his mood swings... yikes.

"Lostwill" you and I agree on this completely. He showed you his true character when he "snitched" and then followed up wit the "Ring" (the one he bought his wife), not the ones his teammates have won for his fraudulent ass!

All about the Apple

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November 8, 2012 08:50 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:28 AM ET 11.08 by Lostwill

Kobe needs to work on his attitude. If he can find inner peace he'd be a great leader that will lead Lakers to where they need to be. That piss poor attitude doesn't get the job done. I feel bad for his teammates that's had to deal with his mood swings... yikes.

Nah it's just that time of the month for Kome.

Lakers will be fine after that. Buss just ordered some fresh nappies.

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November 8, 2012 09:03 AM ET

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Hey lovers of Love, here's a Jeremy Love update...6pts (2-9, 0-4 from 3) 6 assits, 6 st........666 the devil's callin.......Apple I'm out!

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November 8, 2012 09:20 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:03 AM ET 11.08 by G-B

But that's the whole point of having a bench, to get the starters fresh for the playoffs. This is not the playoffs yet. They need the bench now.

Yep, if the Laker starting five has to put up 35+ minutes per game, they will be worn out by March. Also, you need at least some bench in the playoffs (7 to 8 man rotation).