The Los Angeles Clippers (36 - 18) defeated the San Antonio Spurs (45 - 9) 105 - 86 in a grinder of a game on Thursday night. Both teams came into this game with a lengthy lay - off and it was evident by their play. The two teams combined for just 76 points in the first half on 40 percent shooting. In fact, the 34 - point first half for the Spurs was their lowest - scoring half of the season. It was the rebounding that won the game for the Clippers, as they snatched down 45 boards to the Spurs 33. Los Angeles finished the game shooting 50 percent, with the Spurs shooting just 42 percent on their end. The Spurs had to play this game without their only 2015 - 16 All-Star and it was clear they missed him. Kawhi Leonard had to miss the game with a calf injury and no one stepped up in his absence. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 10 points, shooting just 3 - for - 12 from the field. Tony Parker led the team with 14 points and dished out four assists in the defeat. San Antonio has a short turnaround, as they play the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday in a back - to - back set. The Clippers played one of their best defensive games of the season in a statement win. Chris Paul had a huge night, as he finished the game with 28 points, 12 assists and five rebounds, with 24 of those points coming in the second half. DeAndre Jordan controlled the rebounding, as he snatched down 17 rebounds in the victory. Jamal Crawford continued his good play off the bench, as he totaled 19 points and six assists in the win. Up next for the Clippers is a rivalry game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.
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