Lakers' Kobe Bryant says the Clippers are 'spectacular'

Lakers' Kobe Bryant says the Clippers are 'spectacular'

Bryant says that the 25-8 Clippers remind him of the Lakers' Showtime teams and that they are championship contenders. The Lakers and Clippers meet Friday for the second time this season.

Lakers-Clippers series has been historically lopsided

The Lakers lead, 143-50 overall and 97-30 since the Clippers relocated to Los Angeles, but the Clippers have a 1-0 edge over the Lakers in the season series going into Friday night's matchup.

Lakers face the battle of the years

The team looked flat against the younger Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Pau Gasol says better communication can help create energy.

Mike D'Antoni saw Lakers' defeat coming against 76ers

Coach says players couldn't afford to look ahead to game against the Clippers, but they did.

Lakers clang in the New Year with desultory loss to 76ers, 103-99

Everyone but Kobe Bryant (36 points) looks flat, with Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol especially ineffective. L.A. shoots 39.4%, and three for 22 on three-point tries.

Dwight Howard takes a half-step back and improves his free throws

"I just think he's getting more comfortable and getting his confidence," Lakers Coach Mike D'Antoni said.

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Up next for the Lakers: Tuesday vs. Philadelphia

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Clippers are so hot, even the Lakers are noticing

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Stan Van Gundy sounds off on Dwight Howard

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Life on bench isn't sitting well with Antawn Jamison

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NBA game of the week: Lakers at Clippers

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Pau Gasol shows his versatility in Laker win over Portland

Pau Gasol shows his versatility in Laker win over Portland

Gasol scores 15 points, including two three-pointers, and dishes out five assists. He's adjusting to a style that doesn't play to his talents.

Jamaal Wilkes thrilled to join ranks of these retirees

Jamaal Wilkes thrilled to join ranks of these retirees

Jamaal Wilkes, who played on three NBA title teams in the '80s, becomes the eighth Laker to have his jersey number (52) retired and hung on Staples Center wall.

Lakers' Dwight Howard fined for flagrant foul; Pau Gasol has plantar fasciitis

Lakers' Dwight Howard fined for flagrant foul; Pau Gasol has plantar fasciitis

Howard is fined $35,000 for his flagrant foul against Denver's Kenneth Faried on Wednesday, but he avoids suspension. Gasol is listed as probable for Friday's game with Portland despite the issue with his right foot.

Up next for the Lakers: Friday vs. Portland

Up next for the Lakers: Friday vs. Portland

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Lakers' win streak ends at five

Lakers' win streak ends at five

Nuggets score at will to end Lakers' run. Howard is tossed in the third quarter.

Dwight Howard's play helps send Lakers win streak crashing to floor

Dwight Howard's play helps send Lakers win streak crashing to floor

Howard's flagrant 2 foul against Denver's Kenneth Faried caps a poor night by the Lakers' center and his team.

Lakers' Pau Gasol steps up three-point game Wednesday night

Lakers' Pau Gasol steps up three-point game Wednesday night

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Lakers' Metta World Peace is a thorn in Knicks' side

Lakers' Metta World Peace is a thorn in Knicks' side

Veteran is a constant annoyance to New York stars Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler, helping the Lakers win before he fouled out. 'We can't win without that kind of effort,' Steve Nash says.

Christmas is a Lakers gift for a change in 100-94 win over Knicks

Christmas is a Lakers gift for a change in 100-94 win over Knicks

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Steve Nash makes his presence felt again

The Lakers point guard has 16 points, 11 assists in a win over the New York Knicks, his second game since a long layoff because of injury.