Kobe Bryant suffers nasal fracture at All-Star game

Western Conference's Kobe Bryant, of the Los Angeles Lakers, reacts... — Western Conference's Kobe Bryant, of the Los Angeles Lakers, reacts after Dwyane Wade's hard smack to his nose, during the second half of the All-Star game. (Feb. 26, 2012) Credit: AP

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSFebruary 27, 2012

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Lakers say Kobe Bryant has a "nasal fracture" after he was smacked in the nose by Dwyane Wade during the NBA All-Star game.

The team said on its website Monday that a CT scan revealed the extent of the injury, and the star guard will be re-evaluated by an ear, nose and throat specialist when he returns to Los Angeles.

Bryant was bloodied during Sunday night's game in Orlando, Fla., which the West won 152-149. He was knocked to the floor by Wade and examined after the game.