The Lakers are one win away from returning to the NBA finals.

Kobe Bryant had 28 points and 10 rebounds and the Lakers beat the Spurs 93-91 on Tuesday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals, as reported by the Associated Press.

The game ended in controversial fashion, with Derek Fisher jumping into Brent Barry on Barry's game-winning attempt as time expired.  The refs did not make the call despite the obvious contact, however, giving the Lakers the game.

It was the Spurs? first home loss of the postseason, and the defending champions face elimination when Game 5 is played in Los Angeles on Thursday.