Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates his basket against the Los Angeles Clippers late in the fourth quarter during a 113-108 win at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 4: Ramon Sessions #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes against Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 4: Matt Barnes #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers puts up a shot against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 4: Ramon Sessions #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles against Kenyon Martin #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 4: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers goes up for a dunk against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 4: Andrew Bynum #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to head coach Mike Brown during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 4: Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the ball against Kenyon Martin #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 4: DeAndre Jordan #6 and Eric Bledsoe #12 of the Los Angeles Clippers come together during their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 4: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the ball against Randy Foye #4 of the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 4: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a shot against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 4: Eric Bledsoe #12 of the Los Angeles Clippers puts up a shot against Ramon Sessions #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 4: Nick Young #11 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 4: Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles against Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 4: Steve Blake #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers puts up a shot against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
Josh McRoberts #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a shot against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
Andrew Bynum #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a jumper over DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
Josh McRoberts #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after fouling Caron Butler #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
Steve Blake #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers has his shot blocked by DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers as Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on during the first half at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a jumper over Nick Young #11 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
Andrew Bynum #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers misses a dunk against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers scores on a layup between Metta World Peace #15 and Andrew Bynum #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
Andrew Bynum #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a jumper over DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers is fouled grabbing a rebound by Andrew Bynum #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores on a layup over Randy Foye #4 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the first halfat Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs a pass against Randy Foye #4 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the first halfat Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a jumper against Randy Foye #4 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the first halfat Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 4: Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on April 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)