Clips, Lakers Make It a Game (for 3)

The Lakers beat the Clippers in part two of the Hallway Series, 106-88. The game was close until mid-fourth quarter, when the Clips led by one. However, the Lakers went on a 22-0 run to put the game out of reach. Kobe went 8 for 21 with 27 points, and Lamar Odom contributed 15 points with 9 rebounds. Andrew Bynum tied a career-high 17 rebounds. Al Thornton led the Clips with 22 points, while Marcus Camby played for only 16 minutes. Both teams play the Houston Rockets next.