Chris Paul, Clippers Pick Apart Lakers in Battle of Los Angeles

The new-look L.A. Clippers stunned Kobe Bryant and the rival Lakers, knocking down 13 threes and blowing out the hometown favorites 114-95 in their preseason-opener, Monday night.

Chris Paul led the surge, putting up 17 points, nine assists, seven rebounds and five steals in only 24 minutes of play, and the newly crowned kings of Los Angeles won their first battle by a convincing 19 points.

Recently signed Chauncey Billups also filled in nicely at the two-guard, dropping 23 points and three...

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