Lakers vs. Clippers

Lakers center Robert Sacre, left, defends against Clippers power forward Glen Davis during the second half of the Clippers’ 120-97 win Sunday over the Lakers at Staples Center.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers power forward saves the ball from going out of bounds during the first half of the Clippers’ 120-97 victory over the Lakers at Staples Center on Sunday.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers small forward Nick Young, center, is tripped by Clippers forward Glen Davis, left, as J.J. Redick chases after a loose ball during the second half of the Clippers’ 120-97 win Sunday at Staples Center.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers small forward Nick Young cuts in front of Clippers center DeAndre Jordan during the first half of Sunday’s game at Staples Center.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers Coach Doc Rivers instructs his players during the team’s 120-97 win Sunday over the Lakers at Staples Center.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers point guard Kendall Marshall, left, defends against Clippers point guard Chris Paul during the first half of Sunday’s game at Staples Center.   (Michael Nelson / EPA)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin, left, falls on Lakers center Robert Sacre while trying to block a shot during the first half of Sunday’s game at Staples Center.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Recording artist Paul McCartney cheers during the Clippers’ 120-97 win over the Lakers at Staples Center on Sunday.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers guard J.J. Redick puts up a shot in front of Lakers power forward during the first half of Sunday’s game at Staples Center.   (Michael Nelson / EPA)

Clippers small forward Matt Barnes stands with ice taped around both of his knees during the fourth quarter of the team’s 120-97 win over the Lakers at Staples Center on Sunday.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers point guard Darren Collison, center, makes an over-the-shoulder pass between Lakers teammates Robert Sacre, left, and Jordan Hill during the first half of Sunday’s game at Staples Center.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers center Robert Sacre, middle, is stripped of the ball by Clippers small forward Hedo Turkoglu, left, and forward Glen Davis during the Clippers’ 120-97 win at Staples Center on Sunday.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)