Photos: UCLA vs. USC

UCLA guard Lonzo Ball looks on as USC forward Chimezie Metu strikes a menacing pose after hitting a slam dunk late in the second half against UCLA at the Galen Center.

USC guard Elijah Stewart (30) battles UCLA guard Lonzo Ball (2) for a second-half rebound at the Galen Center.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA guard Aaron Holiday scrambles to control the ball as USC’s De’Anthony Melton, left, Nick Rakocevic and Jordan McGlaughlin, right, try to take it from him during second half action at the Galen Center.

USC forward Chimezie Metu swoops in for a slam dunk during second half action against UCLA at the Galen Center.

UCLA forward TJ Leaf (22) struggles to shoot over USC forward Chimezie Matu (4) during first half action at the Galen Center.

UCLA forward TJ Leaf, trying to block a shot by USC guard Jordan McLaughlin on Jan. 25, is coming off two subpar performances.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC guard Elijah Stewart (30) loses control of the ball as he is defended by UCLA forward TJ Leaf (22) during second half action at the Galen Center.

USC forward Chimezie Metu (4) celebrates after dunking an alley-oop during first half action against UCLA at the Galen Center.

UCLA forward TJ Leaf, left, battles for a rebound with USC forward Chimezie Metu during first half action at the Galen Center.

UCLA guard Lonzo Ball (2) celebrates after a slam dunk during first half action against USC at the Galen Center.

UCLA guard Lonzo Ball is called for traveling as he tries to drive past USC defenders in the first half at the Galen Center.