Clippers Deal Their Own Blow

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-105, their 14th win of the season. The Clips shot .511 from the field, including 13-for-24 from 3-point range. LA scored 24 points off turnovers, but committed 19 turnovers of their own. Zach Randolph scored 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Eric Gordon also had 27 points. Baron Davis had a near-triple-double with 25 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds. Stephen Jackson led the Warriors with 28 points.

Lakers Slip Past Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 129-121, their 44th victory of the season. LA was short-handed after trading Chris Mihm, and played with just 9 Lakers in the game. The Lakers shot 50% from the field, while the Warriors shot .516. LA was 9-for-21 from beyond the arc, and Golden State was 8-for-19. The Lakers scored 28 points off turnovers and stole the ball 10 times. Kobe Byant scored 30 points and had 9 assists, and Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds. Lamar Odom added 22 points, and Trevor Ariza scored 17, including 2 consecutive big three-pointers that gave the Lakers a 111-109 lead in the fourth quarter. Josh Powell had a season-high 16 points and 7 rebounds. Ex-Clipper Corey Maggette and Stephen Jackson both led the Warriors with 24 points, and Jamal Crawford had 23 points and 9 rebounds. Ex-Laker Ronny Turiaf had 123 points and 7 rebounds.