Sun guard Steve Nash is defended by Laker Kwame Brown. (Wally Skalij / LAT)
Suns Steve Nash and Raja Bell argue with referees after two technicals were assesed. (Wally Skalij / LAT)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Brian Cook celebrates a charging call against Steve Nash. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
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Laker Kobe Bryant hopes for a foul after losing the ball against the Suns. (Wally Skalij / LAT)
Sun player Boris Diaw is kept away from Laker Kwame Brown during a brief scuffle. (Wally Skalij / LAT)
Los Angeles Lakers are meditative during pregame festivities. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
Los Angeles Laker guard Smush Parker wrestles Phoenix Sun Tim Thomas after Luke Walton is called for a foul early in game three. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
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Laker Kobe Bryant makes a pass under the basket in front of the Suns’ Shawn Marion. (Wally Skalij / LAT)
Lakers Sasha Vujacic, right, and Brian Cook try to grab a rebound from Phoenix’s Boris Diaw. (Wally Skalij / LAT)
Laker center Kwame Brown defends against Boris Diaw of the Phoenix Suns. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
Laker Devean George strips the ball from the Suns’ James Jones. (Wally Skalij / LAT)
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Laker guard Smush Parker rises to the rim for a slam dunk. (Wally Skalij / LAT)
Laker Brian Cook throws his shoe in frustration against the Suns. (Wally Skalij / LAT)
Laker center Kwame Brown defends Phoenix Suns’ guard Steve Nash who dishes off to a teammate in the first half in game three. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
Laker guard Sasha Vujacic is fouled as he drives to the basket by Phoenix Suns guard Eddie House. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)