Tim Duncan can catalog as many triple-doubles (I suppose the MVP repeat's 15 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists somewhat compensated for four misses among 11 foul shots) as humanely possible against the Lakers. But unless coach-of-the-year Gregg Popovich can drastically improve his team's 26th ranking in the free throw department, L.A. is guaranteed to serve San Antonio its third straight playoff eviction notice.