Chris Paul/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Clippers

Chris Paul scored 13 points and Wesley Johnson and Lance Stephenson each scored nine as the Clippers took a 54-49 lead over the Lakers into the halftime break Friday night at Staples Center.

The Clippers shot 51.3 percent in the half, but just 27.3 (3 of 11) from 3-point range.

Jordan Clarkson led the Lakers (9-39) with 11 points.

Kobe Bryant is not playing.