For another, Kobe Bryant(notes) is limping on a sprained left ankle that might be a bit more serious than the countless injuries he has managed through in the past few seasons. After getting ice and massage during the Lakers’ flight home, which landed about 3:30 a.m. local time Monday, he refused any further treatment, preferring to head into Game 5 without knowing the full extent of his latest injury. “He says he’ll play,” Jackson said of Bryant, who didn’t speak to reporters Monday. “He won’t let them deal with it. … Doesn’t matter, he’s going to play tomorrow. That’s his attitude.” Jackson also said Paul isn’t the biggest problem faced by the Lakers, who have all but conceded they can’t shut down the four-time All-Star point guard. Their game plan increasingly focuses on slowing down Paul’s teammates—a tactic that didn’t work in Game 4. “We’re bothered by (Trevor) Ariza and (Carl) Landry,” Jackson said. “We’re paying attention to Chris Paul, and he’s make big plays. We’re not worried about that. We’re worried about something we can do something about.” Source: Y! Sports
