Kobe Expects To Face Trail Blazers

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant expects to face the Trail Blazers on Sunday afternoon.

Bryant has missed the team's last two games to rest his legs and alleviate swelling in his right knee.

"He's anticipating [playing]," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said Saturday.

Jackson didn't want to set any limitations on playing time heading into the game.

"It depends on how he feels," Jackson said. "He may be very live tomorrow and feel great. We'll see how he plays. He obviously wanted to compete, so we'll see how he plays."