Move over Madison Square Garden, Staples Center is now at the center of the NBA world. The Lakers and the Clippers have had the cross city rivalry for years, each team claiming their own turf in town and trying to turn fans towards their cause. This has gone as far that some businesses will refuse service to players and management from the opposing team. The Battle For LA has split families and divided a city and this year the battle will really begin. For the first time both of these teams are primed to make a deep playoff run in a balanced Western conference, both with deep benches and all-NBA duos that won’t fail to excite. Anthony Davis and LeBron James are sure to get along well and Kawhi with PG is sure to be a killer combo. This rivalry will be sure to entertain you and keep you on the edge of the set as both of these teams will be vying for the top spot in the West.
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