Kobe Bryant Makes Season Debut (VIDEO)

Nearly eight months after hobbling off the court with a shattered Achilles tendon, Kobe Bryant returned to action on Sunday night. And though he struggled mightily (9 points, 8 rebounds and 8 turnovers), and the Los Angeles Lakers lost 106-94 to the visiting Toronto Raptors, there were a few encouraging signs from the Black Mamba.