Philadelphia is one of the league's biggest surprises, and the young, up-tempo 76ers present a striking contrast to the older, plodding Lakers.

Where: Wells Fargo Center.

Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki are among the most accurate, but Ben Wallace and the Clippers' DeAndre Jordan are making fewer than half their shots from the stripe.

The art of free-throw shooting

The power forward who signed with the Clippers on Friday says he can help Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan with his knowledge of how to be a successful big man.

Reporting from Orlando -- The smile on Kenyon Martin's face said a lot.

He completes 30 of 40 passes for 296 yards with one touchdown and engineers a fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the New England Patriots, 21-17, for the second time in four years.

Reporting from Indianapolis -- His brother built this house.

Looking for answers on what makes the Clippers' Chauncey Billups so good — and others much less so.

Each time Chauncey Billups steps to the free-throw line he is "very confident," uncluttered by the fear of missing, secure in believing the routine he developed while a kid on the playground has prepared him for success.

Lakers are still learning about their first-year coach, who could be suspended after he appears to bump referee in Utah loss. He also is unpredictable in rotating in reserves in fourth quarter.

Reporting from Salt Lake City — The Lakers gathered Sunday in a meeting room inside their Philadelphia hotel to watch the Super Bowl.