SB Nation Los Angeles - Clippers Vs. Rockets: Chris Paul Leads Clippers To Overtime Winhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2012-03-05T05:01:38-08:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/26080232012-03-05T05:01:38-08:002012-03-05T05:01:38-08:00Clippers Schedule 2012: San Antonio Spurs Showdown Caps Road Trip
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a> had a 2-2 week to open their second half, including two wins in the first three games of their six-game road trip. The road trip ends in San Antonio, where the Clippers have had no success in recent years. Here is a look at the upcoming schedule for the week for the Clippers:</p>↵<p><b>Monday - Clippers at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canishoopus.com/">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> (19-19)</b>: The Clippers look to avenge two home losses to Minnesota, including <a target="_blank" href="http://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-clippers/2012/2/28/2832351/clippers-vs-timberwolves-final-score-derrick-williams-michael-beasley-blake-griffin-staples-center">last Tuesday night at Staples Center</a>.</p>↵<p><b>Wednesday - Clippers at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-jersey-nets">New Jersey Nets</a> (12-26)</b>: This will be a battle of great point guards, as <span>Chris Paul</span> takes on <span>Deron Williams</span>, who lit up Charlotte for 57 points on Sunday.</p>↵<p><b>Friday - Clippers at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/">San Antonio Spurs</a> (25-11)</b>: The Clippers have lost a whopping 17 straight games in San Antonio, including <a target="_blank" href="http://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-clippers/2011/12/28/2667393/clippers-vs-spurs-final-score-17-straight-losses-115-90">a 115-90 loss on December 28</a>.</p>↵<p><b>Sunday - <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/">Golden State Warriors</a> (14-20) at Clippers</b>: This starts a six-game homestand for the Clippers that is packed into eight days, with three sets of back-to-back games.</p>↵<p><i><b>For more news and analysis of Clippers basketball, be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clipsnation.com">Clips Nation</a>.</b></i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-clippers/2012/3/5/2845633/2012-los-angeles-clippers-nba-scheduleEric Stephen2012-03-04T19:06:44-08:002012-03-04T19:06:44-08:00Clippers Vs. Rockets Final Score: Chris Paul Leads L.A. To 105-103 OT Win
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<p><span>Chris Paul</span> had 28 points and 10 assists to lead the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a> to a 105-103 overtime win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Houston Rockets</a> at the Toyota Center Monday night. Down three points in the final minute of overtime, Paul facilitated a dunk by <span>Blake Griffin</span>, then hit the go-ahead nine-foot jumper with 50.6 seconds remaining to give Los Angeles the lead.</p>
<p>Paul hit a 12-foot jumper with 25.1 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to give the Clippers a 97-96 lead, but <span>Samuel Dalembert</span> hit one of two free throws to tied the score with 18.1 seconds remaining. Paul appeared to hit a possible game-winner at the buzzer, but he did not release his shot in time, thanks to great defense by <span>Courtney Lee</span>.</p>
<p>Griffin had 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Clippers, who improved to 2-1 on their six-game road trip. <span>Reggie Evans</span> had nine rebounds in 13:35 for the Clippers, who outrebounded Houston 49-43.</p>
<p><span>Kevin Martin</span> led the Rockets with 25 points and eight assists, while Dalembert (17 points, 12 rebounds, three blocks) and <span>Luis Scola</span> (16 points, 12 rebounds) each had double-doubles for Houston. The Rockets shot 43% from the field, but made 10 of 20 three-pointers in the game.</p>
<p>With the win, the Clippers remain in first place in the Pacific Division, percentage points ahead of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a>. The Clippers are 3-1 in overtime this season. No rest for the weary, as the Clippers continue their road trip Monday night in Minneapolis against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canishoopus.com/">Minnesota Timberwolves</a>.</p>
<p><i><b>For more news and information on Clippers basketball, be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clipsnation.com/">Clips Nation</a>.</b></i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-clippers/2012/3/4/2845225/clippers-vs-rockets-final-score-chris-paul-overtimeEric Stephen2012-03-04T12:00:28-08:002012-03-04T12:00:28-08:00Clippers Vs. Rockets: Game Time, TV Info And More
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a> continue their six-game road trip on Sunday afternoon facing the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Houston Rockets</a>. Here are the relevant details of Sunday's NBA Western Conference battle:</p>
<p><b>Records</b>: Clippers (21-13); Rockets (21-16)</p>
<p><b>Location</b>: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas</p>
<p><b>Time</b>: 4 p.m. PST</p>
<p><b>TV</b>: Prime Ticket, with Ralph Lawler and Michael Smith on the call</p>
<p><b>Offensive Efficiency</b>: Clippers, 107.7 points per 100 possessions (fifth in NBA); Rockets, 104.6 (10th)</p>
<p><b>Defensive Efficiency</b>: Rockets, 103.9 (17th); Clippers, 105.3 (21st)</p>
<p><b>Home vs. Road</b>: The Clippers are 9-8 on the road this season, while the Rockets are 15-5 at home</p>
<p><b>Must See Basketball</b>: The Clippers are leading the NBA in road attendance this year, at 19,140 per game. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Lakers</a> are second at 19,125, followed by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Heat</a> at 19,107 and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.celticsblog.com/">Celtics</a> at 18,384 per contest.</p>
<p><b>Free Throw Improvement</b>: After dropping to a season-low 48.6% at the line on February 4, <span>Blake Griffin</span> has improved his shooting from the charity stripe. In his last 13 games, Griffin has made 61 of 90 free throws (67.8%).</p>
<p><i><b>For more news and information on Clippers basketball, be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clipsnation.com/">Clips Nation</a>.</b></i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-clippers/2012/3/4/2843987/clippers-vs-rockets-game-time-tv-info-prime-ticketEric Stephen2012-03-04T07:33:24-08:002012-03-04T07:33:24-08:00Clippers Vs. Rockets Game Preview
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<p>The Clippers beat the Rockets 117-89 at Staples Center on January 4.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a> continue their six-game road trip Sunday evening in Texas battling the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Houston Rockets</a>. This is the first game of a back-to-back set for the Clippers that will conclude in Minnesota on Monday night, a stretch that will see the Clippers play four games in five days and five games in seven days.</p>
<p>The Clippers (21-13) obliterated the Rockets 117-89 at Staples Center on January 4, but have lost their last two games in Houston.</p>
<p>To open their road trip, the Clippers had a 108-100 win in Sacramento on Thursday, then lost a close one in Phoenix 81-78 on Friday night. The Clippers are 9-8 on the road this season, but have won eight of their last 12 contests away from home.</p>
<p>The Rockets (21-16) have lost two straight games, and are 15-5 at home this season. Houston is 13-14 against Western Conference teams this season.</p>
<p><i><b>Sunday's 4 p.m. PST game will be televised by Prime Ticket. For more news and information on Clippers basketball, be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clipsnation.com">Clips Nation</a>.</b></i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-clippers/2012/3/4/2843949/clippers-vs-rockets-game-previewEric Stephen2012-03-04T07:10:54-08:002012-03-04T07:10:54-08:00NBA Standings 2012: Clippers Holding Onto Third Place In Western Conference
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a> have struggled out of the gate in the second half, dropping two of their three games since the All-Star break. But the Clippers still have a lead in the Pacific Division, although slim, and a hold on the third seed in the NBA Western Conference standings.</p>
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<td colspan="6" align="center"><b>Western Conference Standings </b></td>
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<td><b>Rank </b></td>
<td width="100"><b>Team </b></td>
<td width="60" align="center"><b>Record </b></td>
<td width="60" align="center"><b>Pct </b></td>
<td width="60" align="center"><b>GB </b></td>
<td width="120"><b> Streak</b></td>
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<td>1</td>
<td>Oklahoma City*</td>
<td align="center">29-8</td>
<td align="center">.784</td>
<td align="center">---</td>
<td width="120">lost 1</td>
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<td>2</td>
<td>San Antonio*</td>
<td align="center">25-11</td>
<td align="center">.694</td>
<td align="center">3½</td>
<td width="120">won 1</td>
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<td>3</td>
<td>LA <span class="sbn-auto-link">Clippers</span>*</td>
<td align="center">21-13</td>
<td align="center">.618</td>
<td align="center">6½</td>
<td width="120">lost 1</td>
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<td>4</td>
<td>LA <span class="sbn-auto-link"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Lakers</a></span>
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<td align="center">22-14</td>
<td align="center">.611</td>
<td align="center">6½</td>
<td width="120">won 2</td>
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<td>5</td>
<td>Memphis</td>
<td align="center">22-15</td>
<td align="center">.595</td>
<td align="center">7</td>
<td width="120">won 4</td>
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<td>6</td>
<td>Dallas</td>
<td align="center">22-16</td>
<td align="center">.579</td>
<td align="center">7½</td>
<td width="120">won 1</td>
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<td>7</td>
<td>Houston</td>
<td align="center">21-16</td>
<td align="center">.568</td>
<td align="center">8</td>
<td width="120">lost 2</td>
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<td>8</td>
<td>Denver</td>
<td align="center">20-17</td>
<td align="center">.541</td>
<td align="center">9</td>
<td width="120">won 2</td>
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<td>9</td>
<td>Minnesota</td>
<td align="center">19-19</td>
<td align="center">.500</td>
<td align="center">10½</td>
<td width="120">won 1</td>
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<td>10</td>
<td>Portland</td>
<td align="center">18-19</td>
<td align="center">.486</td>
<td align="center">11</td>
<td width="120">lost 3</td>
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<td>11</td>
<td>Utah</td>
<td align="center">17-19</td>
<td align="center">.472</td>
<td align="center">11½</td>
<td width="120">lost 1</td>
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<td>12</td>
<td>Phoenix</td>
<td align="center">16-20</td>
<td align="center">.444</td>
<td align="center">12½</td>
<td width="120">won 2</td>
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<td>13</td>
<td>Golden State</td>
<td align="center">14-19</td>
<td align="center">.424</td>
<td align="center">13</td>
<td width="120">lost 1</td>
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<td>14</td>
<td>Sacramento</td>
<td align="center">12-24</td>
<td align="center">.333</td>
<td align="center">16½</td>
<td width="120">lost 2</td>
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<td>15</td>
<td>New Orleans</td>
<td align="center">9-28</td>
<td align="center">.243</td>
<td align="center">20</td>
<td width="120">lost 1</td>
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<i>*Division leader</i>; <i>through games of March 3</i><br>
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<p><i><b>For more news and information on Clippers basketball, be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clipsnation.com">Clips Nation</a>.</b></i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-lakers/2012/3/4/2843901/2012-nba-standings-los-angeles-clippersEric Stephen