Lakers vs Clippers: Hallway Series Pre-Game Ramble

The Lakers lead the season's series with the Clippers 1-0 after sweeping last year's series 4-0 for the first time since the 2002-03 season (4-0).
Overall, the Lakers have lost just 2 series in franchise history 1992-93 & 1974-75 to the Clippers . The Lakers are 8-2 in their last 10 games against the Cluppers overall. Lakers forward Josh Powell played the 2007-08 season with the Clips. averaging career highs in points 5.5, rebounds, 5.2, & minutes, 19.2 in 64 games & 25 starts.

Joe Walsh just did an amazing rendition of star spangled banner...