Chris Paul/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Clippers

A 3-pointer by Luc Mbah a Moute with 3.5 seconds left gave the Clippers a 60-44 lead over the Lakers at halftime on Christmas night at Staples Center.

Chris Paul led the Clippers (16-13) with 17 points, Jamal Crawford scored 10, Blake Griffin nine and J.J. Redick eight. DeAndre Jordan had seven points and 10 rebounds for the Clippers.

D’Angelo Russell led the Lakers with 12 points and Kobe Bryant scored nine.