Kobe Bryant: Starting Wednesday Versus New Orleans

Bryant will start Wednesday's game against the Pelicans. "Kobe's good, he said he's ready to go," coach Byron Scott said.

Analysis:

Bryant has been resting periodically over the last month, and he sat out the Lakers' last two games - losses to Phoenix and Utah. With six days off since he last played, Bryant should be refreshed for Wednesday's matchup. However, last time he rested for two consecutive games, he scored 12 points on 3-of-19 shooting in his return to the court.