San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker, of France finds his path to the basket clogged by Lakers Karl Malone (L) and Gary Payton as he drives the lane during first quarter in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals, between the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs Tuesday night, May 11, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Spurs 98-90 to even the best-of-seven series 2-2. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruyman)