The Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers already squared off once before on opening night, which resulted in a Clippers victory, so the Lakers will be eager to make up for that loss with a victory here.
The Clippers are undoubtedly one of the favorites to come out of the West; they have two of the best two-way players in the league in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, a strong coaching staff led by Doc Rivers, and one of the best benches in the league.
However, for as good as the Clippers have been this season, the Lakers have been right there with them, with the best one-two punch in the league in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, a top-five offense and defense, and the best record in the Western Conference.