Lakers forward LeBron James tries to control a rebound against Clippers forward Paul George. (Robert Gauthier /Los Angeles Times)
Lakers vs. Clippers on Christmas Day
Lakers forward Anthony Davis attempts a three-point shot on the run to end the first half. (Robert Gauthier/ Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) blocked a shot by Clippers forward Paul George during the first half. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2019 - Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (21) during first half action at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times) (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
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Lakers forward Anthony Davis falls into the courtside seats near comedian Kevin Hart (hidden from view) at the end of the first half. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is guarded by Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard on a drive to the basket during the first half. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) and Anthony Davis battle Clippers center Montrezl Harrell for a rebound during the second half. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward LeBron James is helped up by teammates after falling to the court. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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LOS ANGELES, CA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2019 - Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee (7) blocks the shot of LA Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell (5) during first half action at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times) (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Lakers guard Avery Bradley (11) collides with Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard during the second half. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard knocks the ball from Lakers forward LeBron James during the fourth quarter. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Clippers guard Patrick Beverley causes Lakers forward LeBron James to lose control of the ball with 3 1/2 seconds to play. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Robert Gauthier has been with the Los Angeles Times since 1994. He was the photographer for a project detailing the failings of an L.A. public hospital that won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for public service. Before The Times, Gauthier worked at the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Escondido Times-Advocate and the Bernardo News in San Diego County, his hometown.