Lakers forward Metta World Peace looks for a scoring opportunity against Blazers forward Gerald Wallace during their game Monday night at Staples Center.
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Lakers forward Metta World Peace looks for a scoring opportunity against Blazers forward Gerald Wallace during their game Monday night at Staples Center.

Lakers forward Metta World Peace looks for a scoring opportunity against Blazers forward Gerald Wallace during their game Monday night at Staples Center. (Christina House / For The Times)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant helps power forward Pau Gasol get up from the court during their 103-92 victory over the Trail Blazers on Monday night at Staples Center.

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant helps power forward Pau Gasol get up from the court during their 103-92 victory over the Trail Blazers on Monday night at Staples Center.  (Christina House / For The Times)

Lakers forward Metta World Peace and Blazers center Marcus Camby get tangled in the lane going after a rebound in the second half Monday night at Staples Center.

Lakers forward Metta World Peace and Blazers center Marcus Camby get tangled in the lane going after a rebound in the second half Monday night at Staples Center.  (Christina House / For The Times)

Lakers Coach Mike Brown argues a call during his team's victory over Portland on Monday night at Staples Center.

Lakers Coach Mike Brown argues a call during his team’s victory over Portland on Monday night at Staples Center.  (Christina House / For The Times)

Lakers center Andrew Bynum grabs a rebound in front of teammate Pau Gasol and Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge in the second half Monday night at Staples Center.

Lakers center Andrew Bynum grabs a rebound in front of teammate Pau Gasol and Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge in the second half Monday night at Staples Center.  (Christina House / For The Times)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant congratulates power forward Pau Gasol after he scored against the Trail Blazers on Monday night at Staples Center.

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant congratulates power forward Pau Gasol after he scored against the Trail Blazers on Monday night at Staples Center. (Christina House / For The Times)

Lakers center Andrew Bynum throws down a dunk against the Blazers in the first half Monday night at Staples Center.

Lakers center Andrew Bynum throws down a dunk against the Blazers in the first half Monday night at Staples Center.  (Christina House / For The Times)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant scores on a reverse layup against the Trail Blazers in the first half Monday night at Staples Center.

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant scores on a reverse layup against the Trail Blazers in the first half Monday night at Staples Center.  (Christina House / For The Times)

Blazers point guard Raymond Felton looks for help as he's double-teamed by Lakers point guard Steve Blake and power forward Troy Murphy in the first half Monday night at Staples Center.

Blazers point guard Raymond Felton looks for help as he’s double-teamed by Lakers point guard Steve Blake and power forward Troy Murphy in the first half Monday night at Staples Center.  (Christina House / For The Times)

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