Lakers vs. Kings

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol tries to block a shot by Kings center DeMarcus Cousins in the second half.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Lakers point guard Steve Blake blocks a shot by Kings guard Greivis Vasquez.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Jodie Meeks attempts a reverse layup against Kings power forward Patrick Patterson in the second half.   (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Lakers point guard Jordan Farmar, shown playing last week against the Sacramento Kings, is expected to be out approximately four weeks with a torn left hamstring.  (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol, who had 20 points and 10 rebounds, tries to score against the defense of Kings power forward Jason Thompson in the second half.   (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Lakers point guard Steve Blake, who finished with nine points and 12 assists, drives the baseline against Kings guard Greivis Vasquez in the second half.   (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Lakers point guard Jordan Farmar drives for a layup against the Kings.   (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Lakers power forward Shawne Williams and Kings center DeMarcus Cousins are separated after a brief altercation during the game Sunday at Staples Center.   (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Lakers guard Jodie Meeks fights for a loose ball with Kings center DeMarcus Cousins in the second half.   (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Nick Young lofts a layup over Kings center DeMarcus Cousins in the second half.   (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Lakers point guard Jordan Farmar tries to get to a loose ball before Kings center DeMarcus Cousins in the second half.   (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Lakers forward Xavier Henry drives to the basket against Kings guard John Salmons in the first half.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Wesley Johnson flies down the lane for a dunk ahead of Kings guard Ben McLemore in the first half Sunday at Staples Center.   (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol gets a shot inside despite the hands-on defense of Kings guard Greivis Vasquz in the first half Sunday evening at Staples Center.   (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Kings power forward Jason Thompson scores inside against Lakers guards Wesley Johnson (11) and Jodie Meeks in the first half.   (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Lakers power forward Jordan Hill elevates for a shot over Kings center DeMarcus Cousins.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Lakers point guard Steve Blake tries to get around a screen by Kings center DeMarcus Cousins while defending Greivis Vasquez in the first half.  (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol pulls up for a short-range jumper over Kings power forward Jason Thompson in the first half.   (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Nick Young tries to cut off a drive by Kings guard John Salmons in the first half.   (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Kings center DeMarcus Cousins scores against Lakers power forward Pau Gasol in the first half.   (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Lakers power forward Jordan Hill and guard Wesley Johnson (11) play defense against Sacramento Kings forward Luc Mbah a Moute.   (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)