Career Best for Bynum

Lakers’ center Andrew Bynum had 42 points with 15 rebounds in a career night against the Clippers. Bynum’s previous high was 28 points, but last night he eclipsed his former record in the third quarter, leading the Lakers to a 108-97 victory at Staples Center. It was the Lakers’ seventh straight win over their hometown rivals, allowing the Lakers to improve 33-8; they are now tied with Orlando for the best record in the league.

Lakers’ Coach Phil Jackson told the L.A. Times while it was an offensive breakthrough for Bynum, “there’s two ends to the game still. Don’t forget that, right? That was his career high too.” Jackson was referring to Clippers rookie DeAndre Jordan, who scored 23 points. Clippers’ Coach Mike Dunleavy commented on Bynum and Jordan after the game: “They must have had a deal together. D.J. said, ‘I’ll dunk you, I’ll give you one and a half one me.’” See the full article at LATimes.com.

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