LA Clippers dominated LA Lakers today, winning by a final score of 100-86. Although the score was 0-0 at the start of the game, LA Clippers quickly took charge and, aside from brief flurries of activity by LA Lakers, were never really threatened. "We were schooled out there," said LA Lakers coach Andreas Helmle. "I mean it wasn't a blowout, but they sure were in control the entire game. [LA Clippers coach] Bob did a great job getting his team ready for the game, and Celaya was nearly unstoppable." LA Clippers was led by Celaya (19 points, 5 boards, 5 assists, a steal, a block), Kay (22 points, 1 assists, 2 steals), Richardson (13 points, 5 boards, 1 assists). LA Lakers was led by Keeney (31 points, 11 boards, 3 assists, a block), Miller (15 points, 11 boards, 0 assists, 3 blocks), Monroe (7 points, 10 boards, 1 assists, 3 blocks).

LA Clippers jump to 1-0 and 1-0 at home with this victory. They advance to #2 in the Pacific and move up to #5 overall in the Western Conference. With today's defeat, LA Lakers drop to 0-1. They fall to #4 in the Pacific and drop to #10 overall in the Western Conference.

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