SB Nation Los Angeles - Clippers Comeback Effort Falls Short In Oklahoma Cityhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2011-04-06T19:49:42-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/18595022011-04-06T19:49:42-07:002011-04-06T19:49:42-07:00Comeback Effort Falls Short As Clippers Lose To Thunder, 112-108
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a>, trying to win their third straight game on Wednesday night, staged a fourth-quarter comeback in Oklahoma City, but fell just short, losing to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Thunder</a> 112-108. <span>Blake Griffin</span>, in the second return to his home state, scored 35 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out six assists in defeat. The duo of <span>Kevin Durant</span> and <span>Russell Westbrook</span> combined for 55 points for the Thunder, propelling them to their 13th win in 16 games.</p>
<p>Durant (29 points) and Westbrook (26 points) led Oklahoma City, but the Clippers made them work for it, as the duo shot 42.2% from the field. However, they also shot a combined 17 free throws, making 15. <span>Kendrick Perkins</span> grabbed 17 rebounds for the Thunder.</p>
<p>Griffin had a stellar game, making 15 of his 20 field goal attempts. He was one of six Clippers to score in double figures on the night. <span>Chris Kaman</span> has 12 points, eight rebounds, and six blocks for the Clippers, who shot 50.6% from the field on the night.</p>
<p><span>Mo Williams</span> scored 16 points and dished out nine assists for the Clippers. Williams also made 4-of-6 shots from beyond the arc. The Clippers continue their road trip on Friday in Dallas against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Mavericks</a>.</p>
<p><i>For more news and information on the Clippers or tonight's game, be sure to read the SB Nation blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clipsnation.com/">Clips Nation</a>.</i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-clippers/2011/4/6/2095786/clippers-vs-thunder-blake-griffin-kevin-durant-russell-westbrookEric Stephen2011-04-06T16:54:47-07:002011-04-06T16:54:47-07:00Griffin, Clippers Look For Third Straight Win, Facing Durant, Thunder
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<p><span>Blake Griffin</span> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a> look for their third straight win tonight, trying to play spoiler for <span>Kevin Durant</span> and the playoff-bound <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Oklahoma City Thunder</a>. The Clippers have won two of three games against Oklahoma City this season, with the home team winning all three games. The Clippers are looking for their 10th road win of the season.</p>
<p>Here are the starting lineups:</p>
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<b>Point Guard</b>: <span>Mo Williams</span>
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<b>Shooting Guard</b>: <span>Eric Gordon</span>
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<b>Small Forward</b>: <span>Jamario Moon</span>
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<b>Power Forward</b>: Blake Griffin</li>
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<b>Center</b>: <span>Chris Kaman</span><br>
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<h3>Thunder</h3>
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<b>Point Guard</b>: <span>Russell Westbrook</span><br>
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<b>Shooting Guard</b>: <span>Thabo Sefolosha</span><br>
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<b>Small Forward</b>: Kevin Durant<br>
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<b>Power Forward</b>: <span>Serge Ibaka</span><br>
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<b>Center</b>: <span>Kendrick Perkins</span><br>
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<p>Tonight's game will be televised on Prime Ticket. Griffin needs 51 rebounds in his final four games to reach 1,000 boards for the season. Oklahoma City is 28-10 at home this season.</p>
<p><i>For more news and information on the Clippers or tonight's game, be sure to read the SB Nation blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clipsnation.com">Clips Nation</a>.</i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/2011/4/6/2332926/griffin-clippers-look-for-third-straight-win-facing-durant-thunderEric Stephen