Lakers vs. Grizzlies

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant tries to split the double-team defense of Grizzlies guard Tony Allen, left, and power forward Zach Randolph in the second half.   (Mike Brown / EPA)

Lakers Coach Mike D’Antoni walks onto the court during a timeout in the second half.  (Daniel Johnston / Associated Press)

Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay tries to steal the ball from Lakers power forward Pau Gasol, who tries to drive past Jerryd Bayless (background) on Wednesday night.   (Mike Brown / EPA)

Grizzlies guard Tony Allen tries to cut off a drive by Lakers guard Kobe Bryant in the second half Wednesday night.   (Mike Brown / EPA)

Lakers forward Metta World Peace is fouled by Grizzlies guard Tony Allen in the first half.   (Daniel Johnston / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay battle for a loose ball in the first half.  (Daniel Johnston / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant reacts to a foul call in the first half.   (Mike Brown / EPA)

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol blocks a shot by Grizzlies center Darrell Arthur in the first half.   (Mike Brown / EPA)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant knocks the ball from the grasp of Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay in the first half.  (Daniel Johnston / Associated Press)

Lakers center Dwight Howard tries to score over Grizzlies center Marc Gasol in the first half.   (Daniel Johnston / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant elevates for a jump shot over Grizzlies guard Jerryd Bayless in the first half.  (Daniel Johnston / Associated Press)