Billy Crystal will call the Los Angeles Clippers' game against the Lakers next month with Ralph Lawler. Billy Crystal is taking his talents to the sidelines. The award-winning actor and nine-time Oscar host will call the Clippers game on Jan. 31 against the Los Angeles Lakers, the team announced on Thursday, providing color commentary with longtime Clippers play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler, who is in his 40th and final season with the team.