Kobe Bryant left game vs. Pistons due to stomach issues

Kobe Bryant exited Sunday's game versus the Detroit Pistons because of stomach issues, according to L.A. Daily News' Mark Medina.

Medina had reported prior to the game that Bryant might not play due to his undesirable symptoms.

Bryant left the game having scored five points on 2-of-15 from the field (1-of-6 from beyond the arc) in 26 minutes.

The 37-year-old has only skipped three games this season after missing most of the past couple of years due to an assortment of injuries.

Lakers coach Byron Scott may give Bryant some time to recover following the loss to the Pistons, as the team's next four games come on the road, and a healthy "Mamba" would be essential to the team's attempts to improve upon its 3-17 record.