Los Angeles Official Visitor Guide 2008 - (Page 52) S p o r t S & r e c r e at i o n Sports: Where to Watch It clippers As LA’s other NBA team, the Los Angeles Clippers used to be somewhat overshadowed by the more successful Lakers. But the team has recently entered into a new stage of competitiveness. The Clippers will look to build momentum as they head into the 2007/2008 season with franchise players like Elton Brand, Sam Cassell, Corey Maggette and Cuttino Mobley. Like the Lakers, the Clippers play their home games at STAPLES Center. So, if you can’t catch one team while you’re here, there’s a good chance the other team will be playing. Either way, you’ll get to enjoy exciting NBA action and some of the league’s best players. 1958, they’ve won five championships, have had eight current Hall of Fame players, two Hall of Fame managers and two Hall of Fame announcers. They’ve also established a reputation for having one of the most pitcher-friendly parks in the league. Playing 81 games a year at historic Dodger Stadium in Chavez Ravine, the Dodgers have a decided home-field advantage that they’ve been able to parlay into many successful seasons. Games are played April–October and sellouts aren’t uncommon. For athletes and sports fans, the stage doesn’t get any bigger than LA. And when the home team battles for bragging rights, gold-plated trophies and complete dominance over the competition, fans around the country take notice. So, welcome to the LA sports scene. Get your tickets early, settle into your seat and enjoy the show. lakers The unstoppable team of Magic and Kareem. Phil Jackson’s triangle offense and his nine championship rings. Jack Nicholson sitting courtside at all the big games. The images are unforgettable, and so is the action on the court. Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom are the marquee players on today’s Los Angeles Lakers team, who play their home games at STAPLES Center in Downtown. The proud tradition of winning is always evident with these perennial contenders for the NBA’s most coveted hardware — the Larry O’Brien championship trophy. You can always find tickets to Lakers games, provided you’re willing to pay for the privilege of watching one of the NBA’s most popular teams. Kings Along with the Lakers and the Clippers, the Los Angeles Kings also play at STAPLES Center. The former team of the Great One, Wayne Gretzky, the Kings have carved their own niche in the NHL history books and the hearts of local NHL fans. Great players who have worn the purple, silver and black Dodgers The Dodgers are LA’s beloved baseball team. Since moving to Los Angeles in 52
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