C's need to come out strong and not let LA get it going early. They've shown that once they can get the game settled and flowing they can dictate teh pace and tempo, but Kobe goes off and they fall behind, they spend so much energy coming back there is little in the tank left to close. Look for them to establish Pierce early and often with House getting some 1st half minutes for a change as well. KG HAS to come up big tonight.