Kobe Bryant Out Again Friday Against Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is out tonight against the Denver Nuggets as he continues to recover from a shin injury, according to Mike Trudell of Lakers.com.

Kobe Bryant is OUT again tonight vs Denver. He continues to improve, but not yet ready to play.

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Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) April 13, 2012

Mike Brown did not want to speculate about whether Kobe might be ready by Sunday. It'll be a full week of rest after tonight.

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Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) April 13, 2012

Bryant will miss his fourth consecutive game with the shin injury. This season, Bryant is averaging 28.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game for the Lakers.