Category: Los Angeles Clippers

Jackson Scores 26 Points, Clippers Outlast Rockets 99–98

HOUSTON—Reggie Jackson scored 26 points, including three key points down the stretch to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 99–98 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night to open a two-game series. Jackson’s jumper with about 90 seconds left put the Clippers up 97–95. Both teams missed shots before Houston’s Christian Wood was…


NBA Roundup: Mavs’ Luka Doncic Sinks Clippers With 51

Luka Doncic scored 28 of his career-high 51 points in the first quarter and tied a season best with seven 3-pointers, all made in the opening period, as the host Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112–105 on Thursday. Doncic shot 17 of 26 overall, grabbed nine rebounds and dished six assists. The Mavericks…


NBA Roundup: Clippers’ 35-Point Comeback Stuns Wizards

Luke Kennard converted a four-point play with 1.9 seconds to play as the visiting Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 35-point deficit to post a 116–115 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. The result tied the second-largest comeback in NBA history, when the Sacramento Kings escaped a 35-point hole against the Chicago Bulls on…


NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic (49-14-10) Carries Nuggets to OT Win

Nikola Jokic had 49 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, Aaron Gordon hit a 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds left in overtime and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 130–128 on Wednesday night. Jokic finished one point short of his career high, and Gordon wound up with 28 points. Monte Morris had 19…


Nuggets’ Jokic Scores 49 in Rally to Beat Clippers in OT 130–128

The Denver Nuggets (23–20) came from 12 points down at halftime to beat the visiting Los Angeles Clippers (22–24) in overtime, 130–128, on Wednesday night. Denver coach Michael Malone said at the press conference following the game, “That was an incredible game. It really was, exciting, big plays on both ends. It was like a…


Clippers Rally From 25 Down in 2nd Half, Stun Nuggets 87–85

LOS ANGELES—Amir Coffey had 18 points, Reggie Jackson scored 11 of his 13 in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 25-point deficit in the second half for a stunning 87–85 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Terance Mann scored nine of his 13 points in the fourth quarter…


Paul Has Triple-Double, NBA-Leading Suns Top Clippers 106–89

PHOENIX—Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns have turned into some of the league’s best closers. It’s a big reason they’ve reached 30 wins before any other team in the NBA this season. Paul had a triple-double with 14 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Suns improved to 25–0 when leading after three quarters…


Mitchell, Jazz Beat Clippers 124–103 for 8th Straight Win

SALT LAKE CITY—Donovan Mitchell played a nearly perfect second half to keep Utah’s winning streak going, though he has bigger goals than regular-season victories. “We are holding ourselves to a higher standard because we’ve done this in the regular season. We need to be good enough to take that next step,” Mitchell said. Mitchell scored…


Brandon Boston Jr. (27 Points) Boosts Clippers Past Celtics

The short-handed Los Angeles Clippers used their own Boston to upend the visiting Celtics 114–111 on Wednesday. With Paul George out because of a bruised right elbow, rookie Brandon Boston Jr. scored a career-high 27 points as the Clippers held on to earn their third win in four games. Marcus Morris Sr. added 20 points…


Clippers Lean on Marcus Morris Sr., Paul George in Win Over Lakers

Marcus Morris Sr. had a season-high 21 points and Paul George added 19 as the visiting Los Angeles Clippers (+1.5) held on for a 119–115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers (+1) on Friday in the first meeting of the season between the intracity rivals. Luke Kennard also had 19 points for the Clippers, including…