The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the host Charlotte Hornets, 107 - 102, at Spectrum Center on Saturday evening. The Clippers led by two at half time and boosted that lead, as they took a seven - point advantage into the fourth. The Hornets gave it a push in the fourth but were not able to make up the full difference. Jamal Crawford was the high - point man for the Clippers (33 - 21), as he led the way with 22 points on 6 - of - 11 shooting, in 27 minutes off the bench. Blake Griffin filled the stat sheet with 20 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists and one block, in 35 minutes, while Austin Rivers chipped in 18 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting, including 4 - of - 6 from downtown. The Clippers won the rebounding battle and outscored the Hornets by 14 in the paint. The Clippers will look for their third straight win, as they go on to visit Utah to take on the Jazz on Monday. Meanwhile, the Hornets (24 - 30) struggled from the field, shooting only 43 percent. Kemba Walker was the main contributor to Charlotte's poor shooting percentage, as he went 4 - of - 18 from the field, including 1 - of - 9 from long range, on his way to only 10 points. Nicolas Batum was the high - point man for the Hornets, with 25, to go along with eight assists, six rebounds and one block, in 37 minutes. Frank Kaminsky came up big, as he got the start in place of the injured Cody Zeller. Kaminsky finished with 20 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal, in 36 minutes. The Hornets will look to snap a two - game losing streak, as they go on to host the 76ers on Monday.
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