Lakers To Play Their First Game Tonight Since Kobe Bryant's Death

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The Los Angeles Lakers will play their first game in nearly a week following the death of Kobe Bryant.

Tonight's game will be broadcast on ESPN at 7:30pm as the team gets set to take on the Portland Trail Blazers.

All fans in attendance will also find a Kobe Bryant tribute shirt on their seat, with one half of the arena receiving at #24 shirt and the other half will get #8.

According to TMZ, there will be a moment of silence, visual tributes to Kobe around the arena and potentially some players are considering addressing the crowd.