Once battles between the apex and doldrums of the NBA, matchups between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers have become a hotter ticket in Los Angeles than the opening of the latest Quentin Tarantino film.
Long the ugly stepchild of the Lakers, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin's arrival to the Clippers has ignited a stagnant franchise. The "Lob City" duo started laying claim to the title "Best in Los Angeles" last season and have completely taken over the crown in 2012-13.
Standing at 50-26, the Clippers have already locked up their first 50-win campaign in franchise history. And with one more win on Sunday, they can make even more history by capturing their first Pacific Division crown with a win. Though the team certainly has bigger goals up its sleeve, some players have acknowledged what a huge accomplishment Sunday could be.
“I think that would be special because it’s a moment in history,” Caron Butler said (via Fox Sports' Michael Martinez).
Hoping to stop the Clippers' victory parade is a Lakers squad that has long been the Pacific Division's monolith. However, the 2012-13 season has been ripe with well ...
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Preview, Analysis and Predictions
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