First impressions of Clippers may last

Even though it was only one preseason game, the Clippers made a pretty strong statement in Monday's 114-95 win over the Lakers. Click on the photo for 11 reasons why they will end up being the best in LA by season's end. 50% off!

It took about three and a half minutes for the Los Angeles Clippers to throw down their first highlight-reel dunk of the season last night against the Lakers. DeAndre Jordan took the ball at the free-throw line, drove to the rim,

The first pre-season game answered a lot of questions about the Clippers. Oh, and they blew out the Lakers, which was also nice.

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.

The Clippers ramped up their defensive intensity and dared the Lakers to beat them off the dribble. Lob City's pressure defense generated nine turnovers in the third quarter and also forced a host of contested shots that had