TNT announcer Charles Barkley gives some analysis before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday night at Staples Center. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
As assistant coach Brian Shaw works with reserve forward Ira Newble (foreground), Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar puts up a shot during warmups Wednesday night. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Ron Silver and Penny Marshall chat before Game 1 of the Western Conference final on Wednesday night at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Members of the Laker Girls pose for a picture before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
