Los Angeles at Los Angeles

There's a new sheriff in town in LA and it aint the Lakers. The perennial doormat of the NBA, the Clippers are off to a franchise record 6-2 start. Sam Cassell's 23 points and nine assists bolstered them to a big 24-point win over Milwaukee on Tuesday. Their two losses were on the road but this is some ways is more like a home game for them. The Lakers are scoring just 85.6 points per game over their last five games and that won't cut it tonight. Even before their improved play this season, the Clippers fared well against their cross-town opponents, going 6-2 ATS over the past three seasons. Look for the Clippers to send a message to the residents of Los Angeles - this now their town. One star on the Clip Joint.