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Clippers continue their streaky ways beat Wizards

Submitted by seestyle on Mon, 08/29/2022 - 15:05

No Blake Griffin, no problem for the Clippers.LA, again playing without its All-Star forward,beat the Wizards 108-91 on Monday night in Washington for its third straight win.MORE: |Griffin is out for at least two weeks after suffering a partially torn quadriceps tendonon Christmas against the Lakers.The Clippers made up for Griffin's absence with a combined 28 points and 19 rebounds from the center combo of DeAndre Jordan and Cole Aldrich. Maxx Crosby Jersey They also got 21 points off the bench from guard Jamal Crawford, who has been struggling Clelin Ferrell Jersey on offense this season. And Chris Paul was Chris Paul, scoring 23 points, dishing out sevena sists and collecting fiverebounds, and even getting his first two dunks of the season.The Clippers continued their streaky ways: They'vewon three in row, lostthree in a row and won three in a row intheir last nine games. Despite their inconsistency, the Clippers (19-13) are in fourth place in the Western Conference. If they can continue to win without Griffin, they may still be a factor in the conference later this season.Tweet of the NightThe Bulls Kolton Miller Jersey continue to play to the level of their competition.And 10-10 against everybody else. Steve Aschburner (@AschNBA) Studs of the NightStephen Curry played a brilliant all-around game, in the Warriors' 122-103 win overthe Kings on Monday night. The reigning leagueMVP had 23 points, 14rebounds and 10 a sists as the Warriors improved to an NBA-best 29-1.MORE: Washington's John Wall had a solidgame (23 points, 11 a sists and five Davante Adams T Shirts rebounds), but that didn't stop his Wizards from losing to the Clippers.Monday night's game in Charlotte was supposed to be about Kobe Bryant returning to facethe team that drafted himin 1996, but Kemba Walker stole the show. Walker had 38 points, sixrebounds, fivea sists and four steals as the Hornets won108-98. Bryant did lead the Lakers with 20 points.MORE: Dudof the NightThe Bulls came up with a much-needed 104-97 win over the Raptors, but Jimmy Butler's offensive production wasn't up to par. The All-Star guard scored just fivepoints on 2-for-7 shooting.Looking aheadHawks (20-13) vs. Rockets (16-16), 8 p.m. ET:Both teams have been hot lately, but on Tuesday they will be looking to rebound from lo ses.The Hawks fell 93-87 to the Pacers on Monday and the Rockets lost 110-108to DeSean Jackson Jersey the Pelicans on Saturday.