Chris Paul, Clippers down Lakers in preseason game , 114-95

Chris Paul and Chauncey Billups lead the new-look Clippers over Kobe Bryant and the Lakers, Kemba Walker shines while helping the Bobcats over the Hawks, and the Trail Blazers top the Jazz.

Cumberland High senior Mike Kinch has played a key role in the Clippers' success this season. Photo by ERNEST A. BROWN WOONSOCKET — The senior class is one of its smallest in a number of years. The number of players that graduated from last season's

Clippers guard Randy Foye dribbles past Lakers guard Kobe Bryant during Monday's exhibition win. Foye is looking to be a valuable contributor off the bench for the Clippers this season. (Harry How / Getty Images / December 19, 2011) By Broderick Turner

Cumberland High senior Mike Kinch has played a key role in the Clippers' success this season. Photo by ERNEST A. BROWN WOONSOCKET — The senior class is one of its smallest in a number of years. The number of players that graduated from last season's

The Clippers need to worry about being better than they've been, not necessarily about being better than the Lakers.