Lakers get much needed first W
The Lakers held on tight and got the very crucial first win. The Lakers played solid defensively and offensively and hit key shots when neccessary. The Clippers were without first round pick Randolph Jackson for the first half and trailed without him. When he got there at halftime, the Clippers still remained to have bad turnovers at crucial points and failed to hit big shots to keep up with their LA foe.