Lakers vs. Spurs

Spurs point guard Tony Parker has his reverse layup challenged by Lakers power forward Pau Gasol in the first half.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers forward Ryan Kelly stands his ground as Spurs power forward Tim Duncan looks to shoot.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Spurs point guard Tony Parker gets past Lakers power forward Pau Gasol, left, and guard Jodie Meeks for a layup.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol shouts in frustration during a play in the first half of Wednesday’s game against the Spurs.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol has his shot challenged by Spurs power forward Tim Duncan in the first half Wednesday night at Staples Center.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers forward Xavier Henry attempts a shot against Spurs center Tiago Splitter in the first half.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Spurs center Tiago Splitter blocks a shot by Lakers forward Xavier Henry in the first half.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Kent Bazemore elevates for a dunk on a breakaway in the first half against the Spurs.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol drives to the basket against Spurs big men Tim Duncan, left, and Tiago Splitter in the second half.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich talks to power forward Tim Duncan during a break in the action in the second half.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Spurs point guard Patty Mills jumps to make a pass over Lakers point guard Kendall Marshall in the second half.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Spurs power forward Tim Duncan lofts a shot over Lakers power forward Pau Gasol in the fourth quarter.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)