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Lakers suspect Kobe Bryant tore his Achilles in game against Warriors

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Kobe Bryant had to leave Friday night's game against the Golden State Warriors early due to a leg injury.

Shortly after the game ended in a 118-116 Los Angeles Lakers win, the team announced Kobe likely tore his left Achilles and will get an MRI to confirm Saturday.

https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/322941317124599810

After the game, Kobe made it clear this injury is not like the many other small, nagging ones he's played through over the course of his career.