Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) prepares for the game before the first half of game two of their opening round NBA Playoffs series at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post [Getty Images]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) prepares for the game before the first half of game two of their opening round NBA Playoffs series at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post (Photo By AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images) — see more

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) prepares for the game before the first half of game two of their opening round NBA Playoffs series at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post (Photo By AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images)