For some reason, Kobe Bryant has been at his best on the basketball court immediately after appearing in a Colorado courtroom. He'll do so for a fifth time Thursday. A trial date is expected to be set in his sexual assault case in Eagle County during the day, and the Lakers play Minnesota in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals in Los Angeles at night. The Lakers lead the series 2-1. Will Kobe make it? That's certainly in question, because the game begins about 6:15 (PDT), some 90 minutes before Lakers home games usually start. Phil Jackson said if Bryant doesn't return in time, Kareem Rush will start in his place...
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