Kobe Bryant drives against Memphis’ Quincy Pondexter during a the Lakers’ 109-106 loss to the Grizzlies on Friday at Staples Center. (Mark Ralston / Getty Images)
Jeremy Lin shoots as Memphis guard Beno Udrih, left, and guard Vince Carter defend during the first half of a game Friday at Staples Center. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Memphis guard Tony Allen puts up a shot against Kobe Bryant during the first half of a game Friday at Staples Center. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Lakers guard Jeremy Lin had 13 points off the bench in the first half of a game Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
Kobe Bryant tries to put a shot up over Memphis’ Quincy Pondexter during the first half of a game Friday at Staples Center. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
Ed Davis reacts after making a basket and drawing a foul against the Grizzlies during the first half of a game Friday at Staples Center. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
Jeremy Lin shoots as Memphis center Kosta Koufos defends during the first half of a game Friday at Staples Center. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Ryan Kelly guards Memphis guard Beno Udrih during the second half. Kelly had two points, two rebounds and a block in 10 minutes after missing 22 games because of a hamstring injury. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
The Lakers’ Ed Davis, fitted with a facemask after breaking his nose, grabs a rebound in front of Memphis forward Jon Leuer during the Lakers’ 109-106 loss to the Grizzlies on Friday at Staples Center. (Mark Ralston / Getty Images)
Jeremy Lin and Memphis guard Beno Udrih chase after a loose ball during the second half of the Lakers’ 109-106 loss to the Grizzlies at Staples Center. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Nick Young pumps his fist after making a three-pointer during the first half of a game Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
