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Scott: Kobe’s Minutes Experiment Working
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Byron Scott’s plan for Kobe Bryant this season is more of an ever-changing experiment than a set-in-stone policy.
After resting Bryant for three of the Los Angeles Lakers’ games last week, Scott wanted to see how Bryant would perform with the added rest and playing about 32 minutes per game, down about five minutes from what he averaged the first month of the season.
Bryant responded with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists in his first game back Sunday, then with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists Tuesday.
“So far, the experiment is working,” Scott said. “We’re just going to keep at it and see how it turns out.”
