Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and Andrew Bynum added 26 as the reigning NBA champions opened defense of their title Tuesday night with a 99-92 win over the Clippers, as reported by the Associated Press.

The Lakers began the evening with a ceremony unveiling the franchise’s 15th championship banner, earned four months ago after defeating the Magic in the finals.

Via AP

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