National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
L.A. Lakers 112, L.A. Clippers 104
When: 10:30 PM ET, Friday, March 25, 2011
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Officials: #25 Tony Brothers, #48 Scott Foster, #66 Haywoode Workman
Attendance: 18997
By SportsDirect Inc.

Kobe Bryant scored 37 points, Pau Gasol had 26 and the Los Angeles Lakers earned a 112-104 victory over their co-tenant Clippers on Friday night at Staples Center.

The Lakers (52-20) continued their brilliant post-All-Star run, winning for the 14th time in 15 games. They have won eight in a row at home and lead Dallas (50-21) by 1 1/2 games for the second spot in the West.

Gasol made 10-of-15 shots and had eight rebounds. Andrew Bynum, back from a two-game suspension, had 12 rebounds and 11 points. Ron Artest scored 15.

Mo Williams did his best to keep the Clippers (28-45) in the game, scoring a season-high 30 points on 11-of-16 shooting, including 4-of-6 3-pointers. But backcourt partner Eric Gordon was scoreless until the final six minutes of the game, starting an horrific 0 for 11 from the field, and finished with seven points.

Blake Griffin had 22 points and six rebounds, but was largely neutralized by Bynum.

Top Game Performances
 
L.A. Clippers   L.A. Lakers
Mo Williams 30 Scoring Kobe Bryant 37
Mo Williams 6 Assists Kobe Bryant 6
Chris Kaman 7 Rebounds Andrew Bynum 12
Blake Griffin 4 Free Throws Made Kobe Bryant 14
Blake Griffin 2 Steals Metta World Peace 3
DeAndre Jordan 4 Blocks Andrew Bynum 3
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
L.A. Clippers 104 50.0 5-17 15-18 23 34 5 6 16
L.A. Lakers 112 50.0 6-18 28-39 19 41 8 9 14
Upcoming Games
  • L.A. Lakers will play their next game at home against New Orleans. The Lakers have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.
  • L.A. Clippers will play their next game at home against Toronto. The Clippers have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.