Bryant led the Lakers (67-13, .838) to a 3-0 record last week by averaging 29.7 points, seven assists, six rebounds and 1.33 blocks per game. The Lakers own the league's best record heading into the playoffs, which begin this weekend.

In the Lakers' 106-103 win over the visiting Seattle SuperSonics on Monday, Bryant scored a game-high 33 points and grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds for the Lakers.

He followed that performance with 31 points, five rebounds, five assists and three blocked shots at the STAPLES Center in Friday's 121-114 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Bryant registered his 11th double-double of the season Sunday in a 101-95 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves. He scored 25 points, including an 11-of-11 effort from the free-throw line, and handed out a game-high 10 assists.