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NBA: Grizzlies claw back a win over Clippers

Agence France-PresseApril 26, 2013 02:00
The Memphis Grizzlies clawed their way back into their NBA first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday with a much needed 94-82 victory. The Grizzlies, who lost the first two games in Los Angeles -- including a heart-breaking defeat in game two -- were buoyed by a raucous home crowd and a double-double from Zach Randolph as they narrowed the gap in the best-of-seven Western Conference series to 2-1. It was a crucial win for the Grizzlies, since no NBA team has come back from a 0-3 deficit to win a series.

NBA: Paul and Clippers halt Grizzlies' streak

April 14, 2013 00:45
Chris Paul sank one of two free throws with 18 seconds left as the Los Angeles Clippers snapped the Memphis Grizzlies' 13-game home win streak with a 91-87 NBA victory on Saturday. Paul finished with 13 points and five assists, while DeAndre Jordan had 16 points and 12 rebounds for Los Angeles who have won five straight contests. Blake Griffin chipped in 12 points and nine rebounds for the Clippers in the win.

NBA: Thunder sweep season series from Clippers

March 3, 2013 20:45
The Oklahoma City Thunder's playoff push gathered steam on Sunday with a 108-104 NBA victory over the Los Angeles Clippers behind a 35-point performance from Kevin Durant. Russell Westbrook finished with 29 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists for the Thunder, who swept the season series against the Clippers. Forward Serge Ibaka had a strong game for the Thunder as he manhandled Clippers star Blake Griffin several times under the basket and finished with 16 points and two blocks in front of a crowd of 19,371.

NBA: Clippers rout 76ers with wire-to-wire win

February 12, 2013 02:31
Chris Paul was back in fine form, finishing with 21 points, 11 assists and five steals as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated Philadelphia 107-90 in a wire-to-wire victory Monday. Blake Griffin and Jamal Crawford bagged 20 points each for the Clippers, who have won two of three since Paul returned to the lineup Friday. "Their defense was tremendous," Sixers head coach Doug Collins said. "Their bigs are so active and quick. They were impressive." Paul had missed 12 of the Clippers' past 14 National Basketball Association games because of a bone bruise on his right knee.

NBA: Balanced attack propels Clippers past Knicks

February 10, 2013 19:45
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the New York Knicks 102-88 with the help of a strong bench attack and Chris Paul's 25 points, seven assists and a half dozen rebounds. Jamal Crawford had a team high 27 points and Blake Griffin finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Clippers, who won despite 42 points from New York forward Carmelo Anthony at Madison Square Garden. Los Angeles won for the second time in three National Basketball Association games as their reserves easily outscored New York's bench 48-15.

NBA: Griffin hurt as Clippers fall to Wizards

February 5, 2013 00:00
With NBA All-Star forward Blake Griffin sidelined by a pre-game left hamstring strain, the Los Angeles Clippers lost their third game in a row, falling 98-90 at Washington on Monday. Griffin had started 197 consecutive games before missing the contest for the Clippers, who have been without All-Star guard Chris Paul for the past eight games as well due to a knee injury.

NBA-Late rally helps Magic snap Clippers' record streak

January 12, 2013 22:00
Jan 12 (Reuters) - The high-flying Los Angeles Clippers came down to earth with an unexpected late bump in a 104-101 loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday, their first defeat at home after a franchise record 13-game win streak. With Blake Griffin recording 30 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, the Clippers never trailed until bench player J.J. Redick finally put the Magic ahead on a three-pointer with 42 seconds left.
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