Lakers forward Ron Artest splits the defense of Portland’s Brandon Roy, left, and LaMarcus Aldridge in the first quarter Sunday. Artest was on the bench for the final 2 minutes, 50 seconds of the Lakers’ 91-88 loss at Staples Center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant gets past Blazers forward Nicolas Batum for a layup in the first quarter Sunday. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant stumbles as he tries to drive around Blazers point guard Andre Miller in the second quarter Sunday. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers point guard Derek Fisher applies defensive pressure against Blazers point guard Andre Miller in the first half Sunday. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. - APR. 11, 2010. Blazers guard Brandon Roy scores over Lakers defenders Ron Artest, left, Lamar Odom and Kobe Bryant in the first quarter of Sunday’s game. Roy would miss the second half with a sore right knee. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers point guard Derek Fisher tries to draw the foul against Blazers point guard Andre Miller during physical play in the first quarter Sunday. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant starts a fast break with an outlet pass over teammate Pau Gasol and Portland guard Brandon Roy in the first half Sunday. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
