Photos: Lakers vs Clippers in NBA season opener
October 29, 2013
"Clippers#32 Blake Griffin fouls Lakers#16 Pau Gasol in the first quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers played the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Lakers#1 Jordan Farmar gets points against Clippers#6 DeAndre Jordan in the first quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers played the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Officials discus a foul by Clippers#22 Matt Barnes in the first half. The Los Angeles Lakers played the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Lakers Heads Coach Mike D'Antoni argues with an official in the first half. The Los Angeles Lakers played the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Lakers#9 Chris Kaman is blocked by Clippers#6 DeAndre Jordan in the first half. The Los Angeles Lakers played the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Clippers#6 DeAndre Jordan dunks in the first quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers played the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Clippers Head Coach Doc Rivers talks with his players during a break in the action in the first half. The Los Angeles Lakers played the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Clippers#6 DeAndre Jordan gets past Lakers#1 Jordan Farmar and Lakers#7 Xavier Henry for a dunk in the first quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers played the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Clippers#32 Blake Griffin steals the ball from Lakers#7 Xavier Henry in the first half. The Los Angeles Lakers played the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Clippers#32 Blake Griffin goes up for a shot against Lakers#3 Shawne Williams in the 2nd quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers played the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Clippers#3 Chris Paul drives around Lakers#10 Steve Nash in the first half. The Los Angeles Lakers played the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Clippers Head Coach Doc Rivers talks with Clippers#32 Blake Griffin and Clippers#9 Jared Dudley during the first quarter of play. The Los Angeles Lakers played the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Lakers Nick Young goes for a layup against Chris Paul in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.(Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Clippers DeAndre Jordan and Lakers Pau Gasol try to grab a loose ball in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.(Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Dodgers Yasiel Puig watches court side in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.(Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Clippers Blake Griffin tries to work to the basket around Pau Gasol in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.(Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Clippers DeAndre Jordan shoots over the block of Chris Kaman in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.(Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
XXXX in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.(Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Lakers Jordan Farmar drives to the baseline and into the Clippers defense in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.(Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni watches the action in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.(Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Lakers Jordan Hill looks for a shot around Ryan Hollins in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.(Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Lakers Jordan Hill wrestles for a rebound against Clippers Ryan Hollins in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.(Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Lakers Jordan Hill dunks in the first half in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.(Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Injured Lakers star Kobe Bryant checks the scoreboard from his seat behind the Lakers bench in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.(Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Clippers Blake Griffin dunks in the 1st half in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.(Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Pau Gasol keeps the ball from Matt Barnes in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Lakers won 116-103. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Blake Griffin goes over the shoulder of Shawne Williams on an unsuccessful shot in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Lakers won 116-103. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Clippers DeAndre Jordan puts pressure on Jordan Farmar in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Lakers won 116-103. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Clippers Blake Griffin drives down the court in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Lakers won 116-103. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Lakers Girls perform in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Lakers won 116-103. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Lakers Xavier Henry celebrates a 3-pointer by Wesley Johnson in the 4th qtr in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Lakers won 116-103. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Lakers Jordan Hill passes off a recovered ball as he keeps it from Chris Paul in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Lakers won 116-103. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Jordan Farmar celebrates a basket with Jodie Meeks (20) in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Lakers won 116-103. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
clippers players, from left, Jamal Crawford, Matt Barnes, J.J. Redick and Blake Griffin come back onto the court following a timeout late in the 4th qtr in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Lakers won 116-103. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni celebrates with Jodie Meeks during a timeout in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Lakers won 116-103. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Lakers Wesley Johnson, left, and Clippers Matt Barnes try to position themselves for a rebound in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Lakers won 116-103. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni celebrates with his players late in the 4th qtr in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Lakers won 116-103. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni, left, and Clippers coach Doc Rivers greet each other at the end of the game in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Lakers won 116-103. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Flea, bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers sits in the front row in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.(Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Clippers Blake Griffin is pressured under his basket by Wesley Johnson in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Lakers won 116-103. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Blake Griffin checks the scoreboard in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Lakers won 116-103. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) ( -L-LAKERS-CLIPPERS )
Lakers#9 Chris Kaman has the ball stolen by Clippers#3 Chris Paul in the 4th. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Lakers#16 Pau Gasol goes up against Clippers#6 DeAndre Jordan in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Lakers#0 Nick Young goes to the hoop in the 4th. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Lakers Steve Nash and Chris Kaman celebrate in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Lakers#1 Jordan Farmar goes to the hoop against Clippers#6 DeAndre Jordan. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Clippers Head Coach Doc Rivers looked upset in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Clippers Head Coach Doc Rivers on the sidelines in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Lakers Heads Coach Mike D'Antoni reacts in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Lakers#7 Xavier Henry shoots over Clippers#4 J.J. Redick in the 4th quarter The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Clippers#22 Matt Barnes is blocked buy the Lakers Chris Kaman in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Lakers#7 Xavier Henry was the high scorer with 22 points. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Clippers#3 Chris Paul is blocked by Lakers Chris Kaman while attempting a shot in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Lakers#9 Chris Kaman blocks a shot by Clippers#32 Blake Griffin in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Lakers#27 Jordan Hill confronts Clippers#3 Chris Paul in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
The Lakers bench celebrates in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Clippers#32 Blake Griffin has the ball striped by Lakers#7 Xavier Henry in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Lakers Heads Coach Mike D'Antoni celebrates in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
The Laker bench celebrates in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
Clippers#3 Chris Paul argues a foul in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 116 to 103 in the opening game of the season at Staples Center. Los Angeles, CA. 10/29/2013. photo by (John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( robots )
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