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Kobe Bryant's Injury: A Twitter Timeline

Teammates, fans, and celebrities are rallying around Vino.

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Last night, we saw one of the more heartbreaking injuries in recent memory. After putting the team on his back, Kobe Bryant put the Lakers is position to clinch the No. 8 seed after a season's worth of struggle. Late in the fourth quarter against the Warriors, Kobe pulled a move he's "made a million times" and suffered a torn Achilles tendon. Fans were shocked, Lakers Nation felt crushed, and, most importantly, people around the nation showed support. Here's a few quick glances via Twitter at the pandemonium that ensued after Bryant's fall.

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When the news first broke.

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Keeping up the hope for No. 24

We were waiting for the part were he says, "Unless you're Kobe Bryant!" That never came.

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Seriously, dude. Where are you?

It's his and Dwight's team now.

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King James felt the impact, too.

Staples Center just won't be the same

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When's the last time Black Mamba shed tears?

A bit of an exaggeration, but at least there's an ounce of truth.

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Trump has a heart? That's how you know that injury is serious

Extra motivation for the "Dream Team."

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Overcoming this injury would be up there with those achievements.

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