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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

(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... Read full story »

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