The Lakers with Kobe Bryant achieves 12 out of 24 points in thefourth period prevailed over the Clippers 96-19 in taking revengefor their defeat in the previous local derby. The Pau Gkasol with 23points and 10 rebounds, and Andrew Bainoum with 19 pointscontributed greatly to the victory of the Lakers

The Bulls knew their first defeat at Chicago after eight victories inas many first games of the season, 95-90 on the Pacers.