Lakers vs. Raptors

Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash didn’t play in a single game together during the 2013-14 season.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers star Kobe Bryant shoots over Toronto Raptors forward Rudy Gay during the Lakers’ 118-116 overtime win at Staples Center on March 8, 2013.  (Reed Saxon / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant tries to draw a charge against Raptors power forward Amir Johnson in the second half Friday night.   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant gathers his composure in the pressure-packed moments of the fourth quarter Friday night.   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers trainer Gary Vitti checks on a winded Kobe Bryant in a game in March.   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant spins past Raptors forward Rudy Gay on a drive to the basket in the first half Friday night.   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers forward Earl Clark tries to block a shot by Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan in the first half Friday night.   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers point guard Steve Nash tries to get a grip on a loose ball against Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry in the first half Friday night.   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant looks for a shot against Raptors guard Alan Anderson in the first half Friday night.   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Raptors forward Rudy Gay lays up the ball after getting past Lakers center Dwight Howard in the first half Friday night.   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant loses his balance on a drive along the baseline against the Raptors in the first half Friday night.   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers forward Earl Clark saves the ball from going out of bounds against Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry in the first half Friday night.   (Reed Saxon / Associated Press)