Photos: Lakers vs. Clippers

Clippers forward Blake Griffin is introduced before a game against the Lakers on April 5 at Staples Center.

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April 5, 2016 9:15 PM PT

Lakers’ Metta World Peace falls into the crowd while chasing a loose ball against the Clippers at the Staples Center on Tuesday.

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The Lakers huddle before the game against the Clippers on Tuesday at Staples Center.

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Clippers forward Blake Griffin, right, reaches in on Lakers forward Julius Randle during the first half on Tuesday.

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Clippers guard Chris Paul, left, shoots as Lakers center Roy Hibbert defends during the first half on Tuesday.

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Clippers forward Blake Griffin, right, hits Lakers forward Kobe Bryant in the face as he reaches for the ball during the first half on Tuesday.

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Lakers forward Kobe Bryant, left, and Clippers forward Blake Griffin greet each other prior to the game on Tuesday.

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Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson, right, shoots as Clippers center DeAndre Jordan defends during the first half on Tuesday.

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Clippers forward Blake Griffin, center, shoots as Lakers forward Kobe Bryant, left, and center Roy Hibbert defend during the first half on Tuesday.

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Lakers’ Kobe Bryant looks on during the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday at Staples Center.

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