Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom sat out Friday night's game against the Charlotte Bobcats with a sprained rib.

It's the first game Odom has missed this season. He was injured on Wednesday against Indiana while fighting for a loose ball between two defenders. He's struggled to lift his arms since he was hurt.

"I can't sleep and I can't bathe properly," Odom said.

Devean George started in Odom's place and coach Phil Jackson said they would ask guard Kobe Bryant to help out.

Jackson wasn't sure how long Odom will be out, but indicated it could be through the All-Star break later this month.