Kobe Bryant thinks that the Lakers did some growing up on Sunday night during their Game Three loss to the Spurs, according to ESPN.com.

"It's a good experience," Bryant said, "for us to play against the defending champs and have them kick our butts the way they did."

Los Angeles lost 103-84 to San Antonio, but they still lead the Western Conference Finals series 2-1.

"I think we grew up a lot tonight," Bryant said. "We have to understand the sense of urgency and type of energy that we have to play with and come back on Tuesday ready to do that."