Bryant sits vs. Blazers with sore ankle (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Kobe Bryant missed the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night because of a sore left ankle. Bryant, who had played in 235 straight games, originally sprained his ankle in Philadelphia last week. He aggravated it during Wednesday night's victory over Charlotte when teammate Lamar Odom stepped on his foot.

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