Blake Griffin scored nine of his 30 points in the final 5:18, and the Los Angeles Clippers wrapped up their two-game preseason sweep of the Lakers with a 108-103 victory Wednesday. Kobe Bryant did not dress for the Lakers because of a torn ligament in his right wrist. A MRI revealed the injury, which occurred Monday night when he was sent crashing to the floor by Clippers center DeAndre Jordan on a layup early in the third quarter of a 114-95 loss. Caron Butler and reserve guard Mo Williams each scored 16 points, and Jordan added 14 for the Clippers, who open their season Christmas night at Golden State. Chris Paul finished with 10 assists and seven points. Andrew Bynum had 26 points and 11 rebounds for the Lakers, who also begin their schedule Sunday against Chicago. Reserve Steve Blake had 20 points against his former team. Bryant is wearing a soft cast on his shooting wrist, and his status for the season opener is up in the air. One thing is certain: The Lakers will start the regular season without Bynum, who had 41 points and 23 rebounds in the two preseason games. Bynum was suspended without pay for the first five games because of a flagrant foul against Dallas' J.J. Barea in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. Derek Fisher had seven points and eight assists in 24 minutes. Other results: Orlando 104, Miami 100; Boston 81, Toronto 73; New York 88, New Jersey 82; New orleans 95, Memphis 88; Minnesota 85, Milwaukee 84; San Antonio 97, Houston 95; Uttah 92, Portland 89. Rose extends contract MVP point guard Derrick Rose has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Chicago Bulls Wednesday. While no financial details were disclosed by the Bulls, local media estimate the deal to be worth $94 million. “We are thrilled that we have signed Derrick to an extension,” Chicago Bulls general manager Gar Forman said in a statement. “On top of being a great player, what has set Derrick apart is his make-up, character, drive and his leadership. “We look forward to having Derrick in a Bulls uniform for years to come, as he helps lead us in our quest to become a championship team.” Rose became the youngest player to win the league's coveted Most Valuable Player (MVP) award after averaging 25 points per game last season, and helped Chicago reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 1998.
