After beating the Warriors last Sunday, the number one team in the league, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers returned to their usual selves losing two out of the last three games they played this week. They started off the week doing good, beating the lowly Magic at home 107-98 on Tuesday March 8th. Bryant did not play in that game as he was getting over a lingering shoulder injury.

Bryant managed to come back strong when he suited up on Thursday to take on the Cavaliers. Although they lost, 120-108, he played a very efficient game. Bryant scored 26 points while making 11 out 16 shots and grabbing 5 rebounds in 32 minutes of play. At this stage his career this is an impressive performance, sports commentator J.A. Adande noted that Bryant gave everything he had left in the game against the Cavaliers.

This Sunday, The Lakers took on the New York Knicks at home. Bryant was not able to give another strong performance like the one he gave in the Cavaliers game. He only scored 14 points, while grabbing just two rebounds in 27 minutes of play. The Lakers ended up losing to them 90-87 due to Knicks point guard Jose Calderon netted a game winning three. 

The Lakers have a good chance to rebound off this loss when they take on the Kings in LA this Tuesday March 15th. Bryant typically plays very well against the Kings so don't be surprised if he scores 25+ in this game.