Kobe is able to play

Kobe was seen limping out of the airplane in Dallas after his game against the Dallas Mavericks. It was the day after the Lakers game against the Mavericks.

Kobe Bryant's ankle has been improving but it might be a little stiff for the Lakers game against the Orlando Magic. Coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers said after his teams shoot around on Monday that the swelling has gone down by a lot since their game against the Mavericks.

"Its much better" Jackson said. "I thine we'll call it a game time decision, but he is much better today.

If some how Kobe can't play then Shannon Brown will replace him.

Kobe Bryant is averaging over 25 points a game, a team high. He is also averaging over five rebounds and over six assists.