Lakers 112, Clippers 104

Kobe Bryant scored 12 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter tonight, leading the Lakers to their third victory in four games this season over the Clippers. Pau Gasol added 26 points, Ron Artest scored 15 points and had a key steal late in the game and Andrew Bynum scored 11 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Mo Williams scored 30 for the Clippers, a season high by two points. Blake Griffin had 22 points.