SB Nation Los Angeles - Clippers Knock Off 76ers 78-77 As Chris Paul Plays Herohttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2012-02-10T18:41:00-08:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/25550152012-02-10T18:41:00-08:002012-02-10T18:41:00-08:00Clippers Win Thriller Over 76ers Behind Chris Paul's Huge Night
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<p>The <a href="https://www.clipsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Los Angeles Clippers</a> and <a href="https://www.libertyballers.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Philadelphia 76ers</a> entered Friday with two of the best records in the NBA, even if it was improbable at the start of the season. In a game that was seemingly within a point or two for all four quarters, the Clippers came through down the stretch and saw <span>Chris Paul</span> hit a 16-foot jumper with just seconds remaining on the clock to give them a huge 78-77 victory.</p>
<p>In what was a defensive-minded game, Paul led all scorers with 24 points. The veteran point guard also brought down four rebounds and dished out four assists. <span>Blake Griffin</span> recorded yet another double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while <span>Mo Williams</span> added 14 off the bench despite a poor shooting night. As a whole the Clippers made just 38.8% of their shots from the field and missed 17 of their 19 3-point attempts.</p>
<p>The 76ers took a late one point lead after two clutch free throws from <span>Thaddeus Young</span>, but they were simply not able to come up with a stop when it mattered most. <span>Andre Iguodala</span> continued to play well and ended the game with 12 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. The loss drops Philadelphia to 18-9 on the season.</p>
<p>This was a big game for Los Angeles and they came through in the closing moments. Next up will be the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/charlotte-bobcats" class="sbn-auto-link">Charlotte Bobcats</a> on Saturday night. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. from Charlotte, which is 4 p.m. locally in L.A.</p>
<p><i>For more on the team and to discuss tonight's victory, head on over to <a target="_blank" href="http://clippersnation.com">Clippers Nation</a>.</i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-clippers/2012/2/10/2790975/clippers-76ers-recap-chris-paul-blake-griffinScott Coleman2012-02-10T15:19:39-08:002012-02-10T15:19:39-08:00Clippers vs. 76ers: A Battle of Two First-Place Teams in Philly
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<p>The Clippers travel to the City of Brotherly Love to take on the streaking 76ers and both teams look to improve on their divisional leads. </p> <p>The red-hot 18-8 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.libertyballers.com/">Philadelphia 76ers</a> will host <span>Chris Paul</span>, <span>Blake Griffin</span> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a> Friday night in a battle of two first place teams. The host 76ers lead the Atlantic Division by 3.5 games and the Clips lead the Pacific by 1.5 over the cross-town <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Lakers</a>. The Sixers are coming off a home loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/">San Antonio Spurs</a> 100-90 and the Clippers are looking to bounce back after losing to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> 99-92. Both teams losses came on Wednesday night, so both squads will have a day of rest behind them. </p>
<p>The Clippers continue their seven game road trip at Philadelphia, where the Sixers finish up a 15-game stretch that has included 13 home-games. The Sixers will look to improve on a 13-4 home record and the Clippers look to get over .500 on the road, as they sit at 5-5 in away games this year. </p>
<p>It should be a tough matchup for the Clippers on the road as they face a team that's been playing very well at home in the last few weeks. Stay tuned for more on the game, right here.</p>
<p><i><b>For more information on the 76ers, please visit <a target="_blank" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/">SB Nation Philly</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://libertyballers.com/">Liberty Ballers</a>. For more on the Clippers, make sure you check out <a href="http://www.clipsnation.com/" target="_blank">Clips Nation.</a></b></i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-clippers/2012/2/10/2790664/clippers-vs-76ers-a-battle-of-two-first-place-teams-in-phillyDanny Kelly