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Luke Lakers Rout Clippers 106-78

Kobe takes a backseat in victory over arena-sharing rivals

By Chip Bayers,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 11, 2008 1:19 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Luke Walton scored 13 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the short-handed Clippers 106-78 Thursday night for their fifth win in six games. The victory moved the Lakers (54-25) within 1 1/2 games of the Western Conference-leading New Orleans Hornets entering Friday night's showdown between the teams. The Hornets play three of their last four games on the road while the Lakers finish with three at home.

Kobe Bryant scored 16 points, Lamar Odom had 14 points and 13 rebounds and Pau Gasol added 13 points for the Lakers, who blew the game open by outscoring the Clippers 32-11 to finish the third quarter and start the fourth for a 94-67 lead with 6 1/2 minutes left. Odom was the only Lakers starter to play in the final period. Bryant shot just 6-of-17 and backcourt mate Derek Fisher went 3-of-10.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Al Thornton (12) goes up for a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom (7) guards during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 106-78.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Al Thornton (12) goes up for a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom (7) guards during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Los...   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
David and Victoria Beckham watch the Los Angeles Lakers play the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Los Angeles.
David and Victoria Beckham watch the Los Angeles Lakers play the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Quinton Ross (13) guards during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Quinton Ross (13) guards during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, left, of Spain, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Clippers forward Tim Thomas (2) guards during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, left, of Spain, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Clippers forward Tim Thomas (2) guards during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 10, 2008,...   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton (4) puts up a shot as Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand (42) guards during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 106-78.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton (4) puts up a shot as Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand (42) guards during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Los...   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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