Kobe vs. Bynum: Who Is More Important in L.A. Lakers Title Quest?

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant may be the best and most talented player on his team's roster, but does that mean he is also the most pivotal figure in the Lakers' quest for the 2012 NBA championship?

The Lakers' Game 3 demolition at the hands of the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs may suggest otherwise.

Bryant led the Lakers in scoring with 22 points on 7-of-23 shooting from the field, which was a far cry from his 31- and 38-point performances in the first two games ...

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