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Byron Scott hasn't considered reducing Kobe Bryant's minutes

Kobe Bryant struggled through one of the worst outings of his career on Tuesday night, when he missed 13 of 14 shots and scored only four points in a 111-77 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Coach Byron Scott gave Bryant the day off Wednesday when the rest of the team practiced, but said he has not considered reducing Bryant's minutes or role on the floor.

"I have not considered that yet. It's too early in the season," said Scott, who doesn't believe Bryant is fatigued. "I think he's averaging about 30 minutes a game.