Pau Gasol (R) of Lakers vies with Tim Thomas of Clippers during their NBA basketball game at Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Oct. 29, 2008. [Xinhua/Qi Heng]

 Jordan Farmar (R) of Lakers is about to pass the ball during the NBA basketball game against Clippers at Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, the U.S.A., Oct. 29, 2008.[Xinhua/Qi Heng]