Prize acquisition Chris Paul scored 20 points and nine assists while Blake Griffin added 22 points and seven rebounds as the L.A. Clippers beat the Golden State Warriors 105-86. Monta Ellis, who was probably happy to be making news for balling instead of texting graphic photos of a Warriors employee, had 15 points and eight assists for G.S. It was not a spectacular opener for CP3 and Blake, but at least they won, unlike the other L.A. team, the Lakers, who were undone by Derrick Rose’s game winner . The Clippers are expected to be a playoff contender for the first time in an eternity, and here’s a big reason why. Watch a nice highlight of Griffin throwing it down: Blake Griffin Dunks Against Warriors With the lockout finally over, the best pro basketball league/reality show on the planet is now underway. In case you missed it, check out THG’s 2011-12 NBA Preview !

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