Kobe Bryant Injury: Return to Lakers Lineup Could Not Come at a Better Time

The 2012-13 NBA season has been a rollercoaster affair for the Los Angeles Lakers, as the star-studded roster crashed and burned early only to rebound down the stretch and vault back into postseason contention. 

With seven victories in their last 10, the Lakers have been playing some of the team's better basketball of the season, but Kobe Bryant's absence the past week due to the flu and ankle soreness had to have been a major cause for concern. 

At 34, Bryant's health will alw...

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