Lakers vs. Pelicans

Lakers forward Nick Young pulls up for a jump shot over Pelicans point guard Austin Rivers in the second half.  (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Wayne Ellington throws down a dunk against the Pelicans in the second half.   (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Wayne Ellington tries to cut off a drive by Pelicans center Anthony Davis in the first half.   (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Wayne Ellington sends a pass between New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) and point guard Austin Rivers, hitting teammate Carlos Boozer during a Dec. 7 game at Staples Center.  (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)

Lakers forward Nick Young blocks a shot by Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson in the first half of their game Sunday at Staples Center.  (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)

Pelicans point guard Austin Rivers attempts a layup as Lakers guard Kobe Bryant challenges the shot in the first half.   (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)

Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) is forced to pass after driving down the lane against Lakers forward Ed Davis (21) and point guard Ronnie Price in the first half.   (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)

Pelicans forward Luke Babbit (8) and Lakers guard Kobe Bryant chase after a loose ball in the first half.   (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)

Lakers forward Ed Davis battles Pelicans center Omer Asik for a rebound in the first half Sunday night.   (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant tries to cut off a drive by Pelicans point guard Austin Rivers in the first half.   (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant reacts after he was fouled in the first half.   (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)

Lakers point guard Ronnie Price (9) blocks a shot by Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday in the first half.   (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)