THE WEEK AHEAD: 3 GAMES

Monday vs. Clippers, 7 p.m., TNT -- One of the few things the Lakers did right without Shaquille O’Neal was beat the Clippers by 15 on Nov. 1. The Lakers have won 19 of 21 against the Clippers since the 1997-98 season.

Wednesday vs. Golden State, 7:30, FSN -- The Warriors’ three-peat: Troy Murphy, Jason Richardson and Gilbert Arenas all invited to play for All-Star weekend’s sophomore team. But anyone seen Mike Dunleavy?

Friday vs. New Jersey, 6:30, ESPN -- The matchup everyone wants to see: The NBA finalist that lost by 36 last week to Sacramento vs. the NBA finalist 10 1/2 games behind Sacramento in the Pacific Division.