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Byron Scott says Kobe Bryant's absence has proven Lakers need him

Kobe has missed three straight games and Bryon Scott says the team's performance should clear up any doubts the Lakers need him on the floor.

By Drew Garrison Dec 27, 2014, 8:37am PST

The Silver Screen & Roll Tweetbag is a collection of quotes, highlights and our caption contest posted after every Los Angeles Lakers game. Take a look around, drop a caption in the comments, and enjoy your stay!

The tweets

Byron on three games without Kobe: "This shows me we need him on the floor."
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) December 27, 2014

Byron Scott (on TWC) asked if Lakers would've won game tonight w/ Kobe: "Let's see…(*smiles & looks up) he averages 25….ya, probably."
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) December 27, 2014

Nick Young on his recent penchant for picking up technical fouls: "I'm the new Rasheed Wallace."
— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) December 27, 2014

Still, Byron said Lakers will practice on Saturday and go through shootaround before determining Kobe's availability http://t.co/2xX5FhFFBt
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) December 27, 2014

What has team learned w/o Kobe? Jeremy Lin (1/2): "Pretty much the same, we knew with or without Kobe what we needed to do."
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) December 27, 2014

J. Lin (2/2): "which was play hard, make more energy plays make more hustle plays be a much more cohesive team." (on @TWCSportsNet)
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) December 27, 2014