San Antonio Spurs boss Greg Popovich isn't concerned about the sub-par performance of his French point guard Tony Parker in Game 3 of the Western Conference semi-finals against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Parker, outstanding in helping the Spurs win Game 1 and 2, was just six of 17 from the field in Game 3 - including 0-4 from three-point range.

The Lakers won the contest 103-87, and can level the series on Tuesday night.

"This match reminded us that he (Parker) is human," the coach said in L'Equipe.

"But I know that he will be marvellous next time, that's the way he works." 

"It sometimes happens, showing a bad performance," Parker added.

"We had not lost in a long time and we did not have the same energy this time.

"We have to forget this match fast and bounce back on Tuesday.

"On the other hand it is true that the Lakers really played very well whereas we didn't fight as hard."