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Gilgeous-Alexander Hits 3 at Buzzer, Thunder Beat Clippers

OKLAHOMA CITY—Shai Gilgeous-Alexander created space to hit his winner. Then he created space for his celebration dance. Gilgeous-Alexander hit a 27-foot, step-back 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Oklahoma City Thunder a 104-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. On Wednesday night, Gilgeous-Alexander hit a 30-footer with 1.4 seconds to tie…


Utah Jazz Beat Clippers 124–103 for Eighth 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…


Reggie Jackson Hits Winning Jumper, Clippers Beat Magic

LOS ANGELES—Even though the Los Angeles Clippers were missing Paul George, there weren’t any doubts on who they were going to with the game on the line Saturday against the Orlando Magic. Reggie Jackson hit a step-back jumper with 2.2 seconds remaining to give the Clippers a 106-104 victory over the Orlando Magic on Dec….


George Scores 21 as Clippers Beat Shorthanded Blazers 102–90

PORTLAND, Ore.—Paul George had 21 points, eight rebounds and four steals, and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers their third straight loss with a 102-90 victory on Dec. 6. Marcus Morris Jr. added 17 points and Luke Kennard, making his first start for the Clippers this season, finished with 15. Jusuf…


Sacramento Kings Rout Shorthanded Clippers 124–115

LOS ANGELES—De’Aaron Fox scored 24 points and Terence Davis added 23 in the Sacramento Kings’ 124-115 victory over the shorthanded Los Angeles Clippers on Dec. 1. Richaun Holmes had 16 points and 11 rebounds as the Kings snapped a two-game skid and improved to 3-3 under interim coach Alvin Gentry after a 6-11 start that…


Valanciunas Scores Career-High 39, Pelicans Top Clippers Again

LOS ANGELES—Jonas Valančiūnas scored 29 of his career-high 39 points in a spectacular first half, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the second time this month, 123-104 on Monday night. New Orleans rolled to a 21-point lead in the first half with a phenomenal effort from Valančiūnas, the 10-year Lithuanian…


Curry Scores 33 Points, Warriors Beat Clippers

LOS ANGELES—Stephen Curry took out his frustrations Sunday on the Los Angeles Clippers after being called for a technical foul with 9:08 remaining in the fourth quarter. He scored 11 of his 33 points after that as the Warriors extended their winning streak to eight with a 105-90 victory. “It was just an accumulation of…


George, Jackson Push Clippers Past Mavericks 97–91

LOS ANGELES—Paul George scored 12 of his 29 points in the third quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers ended a two-game skid with a 97-91 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Reggie Jackson scored eight of his 23 points in the third, when the Clippers turned a one-point halftime deficit into a nine-point lead….


Morant Has Big 3rd Quarter, Grizzlies Beat Clippers 120–108

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—Ja Morant scored 17 of his 28-points in a third-quarter rally in the Memphis Grizzlies’ 120-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Dillon Brooks and Jaren Jackson Jr. added 18 points each, and Desmond Bane had 16. Brandon Clarke finished with 14 points, 10 of them in the fourth quarter. Paul…


George Scores 34, Clippers School Young Spurs 106–92

LOS ANGELES—Paul George scored 34 points, hitting 12 of 13 free throws, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 106-92 on Tuesday night. Reggie Jackson overcame a poor start and finished with 21 points to help the Clippers bounce back after their seven-game winning streak ended on Sunday. “We needed every bit…