SB Nation Los Angeles - Clippers Vs. Mavericks: L.A. Rolls To 6th Straight Winhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2012-04-02T20:04:37-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/26843632012-04-02T20:04:37-07:002012-04-02T20:04:37-07:00Clippers Vs. Mavericks Final Score: Randy Foye Bombs Dallas, 94-75
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a> have made a habit of extinguishing long losing streaks this season, and Monday night in Dallas was no different as the Clippers demolished the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Mavericks</a> 94-75 at American Airlines Center in Texas. The win for the Clippers was their first victory in Dallas since April 19, 2006, snapping a 10-game road losing streak to the Mavericks.</p>
<p><span>Randy Foye</span> hit a franchise-record-tying eight three-pointers en route to a game-high 28 points in the win. Foye made eight of 15 from beyond the arc and 10 of 19 field goals overall for the Clippers, who shot 47% for the game. <span>Blake Griffin</span> had 15 points and 16 rebounds.</p>
<p>The Clippers have now won six straight games, their longest such streak since winning six straight games from March 18-31, 1992. The win also gives the Clippers the season series win over Dallas, two games to one, which could become important if the two remain as the No. 4 and No. 5 seeds. If the two teams end up tied for the No. 4 seed, they would play each other in the opening round with the Clippers having home court advantage.</p>
<p><span>Dirk Nowitzki</span> led the Mavericks with 19 points, while <span>Jason Terry</span> added 15 points off the bench.</p>
<p>The Clippers, who are one game out of first place in the Pacific Division, host the division-leading <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> on Wednesday night at Staples Center.</p>
<p><i><b>For more news and notes 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/2012/4/2/2921622/clippers-vs-mavericks-final-score-randy-foye-blake-griffinEric Stephen2012-04-02T13:56:39-07:002012-04-02T13:56:39-07:00Chris Paul Wins NBA Western Conference Player Of The Week
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<p>To the victors go the spoils, and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a> were victorious in all four of their games last week, closing the gap with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> in the Pacific Division. Point guard <span>Chris Paul</span> had a stellar week, and on Monday was duly honored as the Western Conference Player of the Week, the NBA announced.</p>
<p>Paul averaged 21.5 points and 11.3 assists per game last week as the Clippers went 4-0 in home games against <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets">New Orleans Hornets</a>, Phoenix Coyotes, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blazersedge.com/">Portland Trail Blazers</a>, and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.slcdunk.com/">Utah Jazz</a>. Paul shot 56% from the field for the week, and his driving layup with five seconds remaining Friday night gave the Clippers a 98-97 win over Portland.
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<p>Paul had more three-pointers made (seven) than turnovers (six) last week.</p>
<p>Paul's teammate, <span>Blake Griffin</span>, was also a finalist for the award. Griffin averaged 22.8 points and 10.5 rebounds per game while shooting 66.1% from the field in four wins, and has scored 20 points or more in seven straight games.</p>
<p><span>Paul Pierce</span> of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.celticsblog.com/">Boston Celtics</a> won the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.</p>
<p><i><b>For more news on Chris Paul and the Clippers, be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clipsnation.com">Clips Nation</a>.</b></i></p>
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<p>Whew. At least March is over.</p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a> played the first 20-game calendar month in the NBA since February 1967 and though they started the month struggling, the Clippers ended with a flourish, a five-game homestand sweep that has kept the Clippers in the thick of the Pacific Division race with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Lakers</a>, as well as in line to have home court advantage in a playoff series for the first time in franchise history.</p>
<p>Here is a look at the week ahead for the Clippers, highlighted by battles with the defending NBA champions and the battle of Staples Center.</p>
<p><b>Monday - Clippers at Dallas (5:30 p.m., Fox Sports West)</b>: These two teams have played a pair of close games this season, with the Clippers earning a two-point win in Los Angeles on January 18 and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Mavericks</a> prevailing by four points in Dallas on February 16.</p>
<p><b>Wednesday - Lakers at Clippers (7:30 p.m., Prime Ticket, KCAL, ESPN)</b>: The winner of this game will have the tiebreaker, and the inside track at winning the Pacific Division, as the two teams open the week separated by just a game in the loss column.</p>
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<p><b>Thursday - Clippers at Sacramento (7 p.m., Fox Sports West)</b>: The Clippers beat Sacramento in their only previous matchup this season, a 108-100 road victory.</p>
<p><b>Saturday - Sacramento at Clippers (7:30 p.m., Fox Sports West)</b>: The Clippers have won seven straight home games, and are 36-13 in their last 49 home games dating back to last season.</p>
<p><i><b>For more news and notes 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/2012/4/2/2919916/2012-los-angeles-clippers-nba-schedule-dallas-mavericks-lakers-nba-playoffsEric Stephen