Up next for Lakers: Friday vs. Clippers

Lakers-Clippers tonight When: 7:30.Where: Staples Center.On the air: TV: FS West, Prime Ticket; Radio: 710, 980, 1330.Records: Lakers 30-9, Clippers 17-20.Season series: 1-1.Update: Last week the Clippers ended a nine-game losing streak against the Lakers with a 102-91 win as the Clippers’ frontcourt outplayed their rivals. Pau Gasol returns to the Lakers lineup tonight after missing six games (the Lakers were 3-3 without him), while Clippers center Chris Kaman (back problems) is a game-time decision. -- Barry Stavro