Lakers vs. Clippers

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant reacts as he retreats on defense after making a three-point shot during his 21-point outburst in the third quarter against the Clippers Saturday night at Staples Center.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers point guard Chris Paul holds his hamstring as he’s checked by a trainer in the fourth quarter Saturday night at Staples Center.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers forward Metta World Peace goes for the steal as Clippers power forward Blake Griffin works in the post against power forward Pau Gasol on Saturday night at Staples Center.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers point guard Chris Paul, who finished with 33 points and six assists, tries to drive past Lakers point guard Darius Morris during their game Saturday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant scores on an alley-oop layup against Clippers guard Chauncey Billups in the game Saturday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers guard Chris Paul beats Lakers big men Andrew Bynum (17) and Pau Gasol (16) for a layup on Saturday night at Staples Center.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers guard Chauncey Billups loses the ball out of bounds while driving past Lakers forward Matt Barnes on Saturday night at Staples Center.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan tries to collect the basketball after Lakers forward Metta World Peace stripped it from his grasp on Saturday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers power forward Reggie Evans battles Lakers center Andrew Bynum for a rebound in the game Saturday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin reacts after beating Lakers center Andrew Bynum (left) and forward Metta World Peace (37) for a basket during the game Saturday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers Coach Mike Brown has to be restrained by assistants after getting a technical foul during the game against the Clippers on Saturday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers point guard Darius Morris makes a pass after driving into the defense of Clippers power forward Blake Griffin and point guard Chris Paul on Saturday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Power forwards Pau Gasol of the Lakers and Blake Griffin of the Clippers go after a loose ball during their game Saturday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant can only watch as Clippers power forward Blake Griffin finishes off a dunk on Saturday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)