MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 13 (AP) - Kobe Bryant’s finger is still bothering him, and the Lakers star was set to see a doctor in Los Angeles wow gold on Thursday to determine whether he’ll play in the All-Star game this weekend.

Bryant, who dislocated his right pinkie last week, scored 29 points in 35 minutes in Wednesday’s 117-92 win at Minnesota. Bryant power leveling sat out the fourth quarter and had the finger X-rayed after the game.

Coach Phil Jackson said he’d prefer Bryant not play in the All-Star game. Bryant said he’ll travel to New Orleans for the festivities, but he’s probably out for the 3-point contest and isn’t sure about suiting up for Sunday’s exhibition.

“We’ll see what doc has to say,” Bryant said.

He was hit on the finger wow power leveling by Minnesota’s Rashad McCants while the two were fighting for a second-quarter rebound. After the game, Bryant was wearing a black compression wrap on his hand.

“Every time it gets hit, it swells up again,” he said.

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