Lakers vs. Celtics

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant partially blocks the last-second shot by Celtics forward Paul Pierce on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant drives past Celtics guard Ray Allen for a score in the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers Coach Mike Brown calls for a play in the fourth quarter Sunday during the game against the Celtics.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant uses some body language to help guide a jumper to the basket for a key score against the Celtics in the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Celtics forward Paul Pierce tries to cut off a drive by Lakers forward Metta World Peace in the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers point guard Derek Fisher tries to drive past Celtics power forward Brandon Bass in the second half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers forward Metta World Peace throws down a breakaway dunk against forward Paul Pierce and the Celtics in the third quarter Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers center Andrew Bynum powers his way to the basket against Celtics center Greg Stiemsma in the third quarter Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Veteran power forward Brandon Bass (30), shown during a game between the Boston Celtics and the Lakers in 2012, has signed a multiyear deal with the Lakers.

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol tries to drive around Celtics power forward Brandon Bass in the third quarter Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers forward Metta World Peace wraps up Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo as he tries to steal the ball in the third quarter Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol finishes off a dunk against the Celtics in the third quarter that did not count because he was called for traveling.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant scores on a driving layup against Celtics guard Ray Allen in the first half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers point guard Steve Blake battles Celtics guard Avery Bradley for possession of the ball in the first half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Celtics Coach Doc Rivers calls for a play during the game against the Lakers on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers center Andrew Bynum throws down a thunderous dunk against the Celtics in the first half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Celtics guard Ray Allen elevates into a wall of Lakers defenders -- (from left) Troy Murphy, Derek Fisher and Pau Gasol -- in the first half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant removes his mask in anger as he complains about a non-call while drawing a technical foul in the first half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers center Andrew Bynum prepares to shoot against Celtics power forward Kevin Garnett in the first half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant applies defensive pressure against Celtics forward Paul Pierce in the first half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers forward Metta World Peace slaps the ball from Celtics guard Ray Allen, who tried to split the double-team defense of Steve Blake and World Peace in the first half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Celtics forward Paul Pierce fights for possession of the ball with Lakers point guard Steve Blake in the first half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.  (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol grabs a rebound in front of Celtics power forward Brandon Bass in the first half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant tries to keep control of his dribble as he drives against Celtics guard Ray Allen in the first half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Michael Nelson / EPA)

Celtics power forward Brandon Bass challenges a shot by Lakers power forward Pau Gasol in the first half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)

Lakers point guard Steve Blake tries to disrupt the dribble of Celtics forward Paul Pierce in the first half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Michael Nelson / EPA)