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Lakers vs. Clippers on Christmas Day

Lakers vs. Clippers on Christmas Day

LOS ANGELES, CA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2019 - Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls a rebound against LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) during first half action at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Lakers forward LeBron James tries to control a rebound against Clippers forward Paul George.  (Robert Gauthier /Los Angeles Times)

By Robert GauthierStaff Photographer 
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Lakers vs. Clippers on Christmas Day

Lakers forward Anthony Davis attempts a three-point shot on the run to end the first half.

Lakers forward Anthony Davis attempts a three-point shot on the run to end the first half.  (Robert Gauthier/ Los Angeles Times)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) blocked a shot by Clippers forward Paul George during the first half.

Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) blocked a shot by Clippers forward Paul George during the first half.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket for a layup against the Clippers in the first half.

LOS ANGELES, CA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2019 - Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (21) during first half action at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis falls into the courtside seats near comedian Kevin Hart (hidden from view) at the end of the first half.

Lakers forward Anthony Davis falls into the courtside seats near comedian Kevin Hart (hidden from view) at the end of the first half.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is guarded by Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard on a drive to the basket during the first half.

Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is guarded by Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard on a drive to the basket during the first half.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Lakers forwards Kyle Kuzma (0) and Anthony Davis battle Clippers center Montrezl Harrell for a rebound during the second half.

Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) and Anthony Davis battle Clippers center Montrezl Harrell for a rebound during the second half.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Lakers forward LeBron James is helped up by teammates after falling to the court.

Lakers forward LeBron James is helped up by teammates after falling to the court.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers center JaVale McGee blocks a shot by Clippers center Montrezl Harrell during the first half.

LOS ANGELES, CA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2019 - Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee (7) blocks the shot of LA Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell (5) during first half action at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Avery Bradley (11) collides with Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard during the second half.

Lakers guard Avery Bradley (11) collides with Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard during the second half.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard knocks the ball from Lakers forward LeBron James during the fourth quarter.

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard knocks the ball from Lakers forward LeBron James during the fourth quarter.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Clippers guard Patrick Beverley causes Lakers forward LeBron James to lose control of the ball with 3 1/2 seconds to play.

Clippers guard Patrick Beverley causes Lakers forward LeBron James to lose control of the ball with 3 1/2 seconds to play.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

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Robert Gauthier

Robert Gauthier has been with the Los Angeles Times since 1994. He was the photographer for a project detailing the failings of an L.A. public hospital that won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for public service. Before The Times, Gauthier worked at the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Escondido Times-Advocate and the Bernardo News in San Diego County, his hometown.

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