Lakers vs. Magic

Guard Kobe Bryant pleads his case with referee Kane Fitzgerald in the second half of the Lakers’ 92-80 loss to the Magic on Friday night in Orlando.   (John Raoux / Associated Press)

Lakers forward Matt Barnes elevates for a shot over Magic guard J.J. Redick, but Orlando center Dwight Howard is able to reach over and block the shot in the second half Friday night at the Amway Center.  (Brian Blanco / EPA)

Lakers Coach Mike Brown calls for a foul as center Andrew Bynum tries to collect a loose ball in the second half Friday night in Orlando.   (John Raoux / Associated Press)

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol beats a trio of Magic defenders for a layup in the second half Friday night in Orlando.  (John Raoux / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant pulls down a rebound in front of Magic center Dwight Howard in the second half Friday night in Orlando.   (Brian Blanco / EPA)

Lakers center Andrew Bynum looks for the block as Magic guard Jameer Nelson attempts a layup in the second half Friday night in Orlando.  (John Raoux / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant gets down the lane against the Magic and center Dwight Howard for an easy basket in the second half Friday night in Orlando.  (John Raoux / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant looks to split the defense of Magic guards Chris Duhon and Von Wafer in the second half Friday night in Orlando.   (Brian Blanco / EPA)

Magic center Dwight Howard works in the post against Lakers center Andrew Bynum in the first half Friday night in Orlando.   (John Raoux / Associated Press)

Magic guard J.J. Redick pulls up for an open jump shot against the Lakers in the first half Friday night at the Amway Center in Orlando.  (Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel)

Magic center Dwight Howard spins to the right for a basket against Lakers center Andrew Bynum in the first half Friday night in Orlando.   (John Raoux / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant drives past former teammate and Magic guard Von Wafer in the first half Friday night in Orlando.   (John Raoux / Associated Press)

Lakers center Andrew Bynum elevates for a shot over Magic center Dwight Howard in the first half Friday night at Orlando.  (John Raoux / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant pulls up for a shot over Magic power forward Glen Davis in the first half Friday night in Orlando.   (John Raoux / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant wipes the sweat from his face during a break in play against the Magic on Friday night in Orlando.   (Brian Blanco / EPA)

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol fouls Magic center Dwight Howard as he powers his way to the basket during the first half Friday night in Orlando.  (Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel)

Magic center Dwight Howard strips the ball from Lakers guard Kobe Bryant in the first half Friday night in Orlando.   (John Raoux / Associated Press)

Magic center Dwight Howard prepares to shoot a left-handed hook shot against the defense of Lakers center Andrew Bynum in the first half Friday night in Orlando.   (Brian Blanco / EPA)

Lakers forward Metta World Peace challenges a driving layup by Magic guard Von Wafer in the first half Friday night in Orlando.   (John Raoux / Associated Press)