There wasn't a lot of time to relay comments between the two locker rooms last night so we did it this morning to Matt Barnes Magic practice. A secondary storyline in yesterday's game featured Barnes getting physical with Kobe Bryant, pushing back every time Bryant pushed and yapping in his ear every chance he got.
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Kobe Bryant has stomach illness, will play versus Magic (NBA.com)
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has a stomach illness but is expected to play against the Orlando Magic.
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Kobe Bryant is feeling ill but playing against Orlando Magic (ESPN)
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has a stomach illness but is playing against the Orlando Magic.
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Lakers are a team on edge, with Kobe Bryant setting the tone (Los Angeles Times)
Bryant says the Lakers are ‘upset' and ‘edgy' after three straight losses; the All-Star guard's emotional state could be described the same way. Bryant says the Lakers are 'upset' and 'edgy' after three straight losses; the All-Star guard's emotional state could be described the same way.
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Kobe Bryant has stomach illness but will play against Magic in finals rematch (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
ORLANDO, Fla. - Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has a stomach illness but is expected to play against the Orlando Magic. Lakers coach Phil Jackson said before Sunday's game that Bryant would likely play despite being a little late to the game because of the illness.
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Kobe Bryant delivers stern message to Los Angeles Lakers teammates (ESPN)
After the Lakers' second loss in a row, Kobe Bryant delivered a stern message to his teammates about determination.
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The Lakers practice at Rollins, receive a message from Kobe Bryant (Orlando Sentinel)
WINTER PARK — Kobe Bryant has seen enough. He’s tired of watching the Los Angeles Lakers give up easy baskets. He’s sick of watching opponents shoot free throws. He’s fed up with other teams shooting over 50 percent from the field.
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Poll: Is Kobe shooting too much? (Orange County Register)
There’s little doubt Kobe Bryant is a great shooter. But are all his shots good for the team?
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Cardinals' Albert Pujols sees his work ethic reflected in Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (The Palm Beach Post)
Cardinals' Albert Pujols sees his work ethic reflected in Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant
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Bryant has stomach illness, will play vs. Magic (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has a stomach illness but is expected to play against the Orlando Magic. Lakers coach Phil Jackson said before Sunday's game that Bryant would likely play despite being a little late to the game because of the illness. Bryant was not in the locker room while it was open to the media.
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