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Lakers power forward Pau Gasol (16) celebrates with point guard Steve Nash after throwing down a dunk that helped seal a 100-94 victory over the Knicks on Tuesday at Staples Center. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Laker Girls let Knicks center Tyson Chandler know it’s time to exit the court after he was called for his sixth foul Tuesday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Could heretofore NBA foes Carmelo Anthony, left, and Kobe Bryant be coming together as Lakers teammates in the near future? (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Kobe Bryant, here blocking a shot by J.R. Smith of the Knicks, is the leading vote-getter in the fan balloting for the All-Star Game. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Lakers guard Kobe Bryant swoops to the basket for a reverse layup against Knicks center Tyson Chandler, left, and forward Carmelo Anthony in the first half Tuesday. (Alex Gallardo / Associated Press)
Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony tries to drive past Lakers forward Metta World Peace in the first half Tuesday. (Paul Buck / EPA)
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Lakers power forward Jordan Hill pulls down a rebound against Knicks center Tyson Chandler in the first half Tuesday. (Paul Buck / EPA)
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