MVP: Chris Paul is an All-Star for the 9th time, and he showed why tonight. Paul scored a game-high 27 points on a night where the other four starters combined for 22 points, and he did it efficiently, making 11-of-18 field goals. Paul also had a game-high seven assists, with only two turnovers.
That was … not a letdown: The Clippers came home against the Lakers after five straight games east of the Mississippi River. The Lakers actually led after the first quarter, and the Lakers went on a 10-0 run in the 3rd quarter to take a 63-59 lead.