Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets NBA Game 5 Western Conference semifinals in Los Angeles

Los Angeles LakersÕ Kobe Bryant (L) and Pau Gasol (R) fight for ball against Houston RocketsÕ Kyle Lowry during Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinals at Staples Center in Los Angeles on May 12, 2009. The Lakers defeated the Rockets 118-78 to lead the best-of-seven series 3-2. (UPI Photo/Jon SooHoo)