Kobe Bryant.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Kobe Bryant missed the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night because of a sore left ankle.

Bryant, who had played in 235 straight games, originally sprained his ankle in Philadelphia last week. He aggravated it during Wednesday night's victory over Charlotte when teammate Lamar Odom stepped on his foot.

Bryant played Friday night in the Lakers' 126-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets. He had 33 points and nine rebounds.

The Lakers said Bryant would be evaluated on Sunday.

Bryant last missed a game on March 7, 2007, because of a suspension. He had not missed a game because of injury since Dec. 8, 2006.

Earlier this season, Bryant played through a fracture of his right index finger.

Bryant is averaging 28 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists.