The Los Angeles Clippers (43 - 25) defeated the Charlotte Hornets (29 - 37) 99 - 92 on Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. This marked a tough loss for the Hornets, as they're now a full game behind the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics for the final projected playoff seed in the Eastern Conference standings. They still have plenty of time left in the season to make their way into playoff contention, but they're trending in the wrong direction with two losses in a row. The Clippers, on the other hand, moved into the fifth spot in the Western Conference standings, as they own the tie breaker over the Dallas Mavericks. If they can continue with their winning ways, they'll have the opportunity to move into the top half of the playoff field, especially if any of the top four teams struggle in the last 14 games or so of the regular season. The Clippers were led by their backcourt duo of J.J. Redick and Chris Paul. Redick went 10 - for - 17 from the field, but 0 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a team - high 23 points. With both Matt Barnes and Jamal Crawford out, he was again able to get off a ton of shots. Over his last seven games, he's averaging 21 points, despite averaging just 15 points on the season. Paul was just as successful though and finished with 21 points (6 - 16 FG, 4 - 7 3Pt, 5 - 6 FT) and eight assists. He's riding a nice two - game stretch where he's combined for 44 points and 13 assists. Blake Griffin notched a double - double with 19 points (8 - 12 FG, 3 - 3 FT) and 11 rebounds. In the two games he's played since returning from the injury that costed him just over a month, he's posted two double - doubles and has combined for 30 points, 22 rebounds and 12 assists. DeAndre Jordan pitched in with a double - double of his own, finishing with 12 points (3 - 6 FG, 6 - 12 FT) and 14 rebounds. The Hornets had six players reach double figures in points Wednesday, including all five starters. Al Jefferson led the way offensively, posting a team - high of 21 points (9 - 19 FG, 3 - 5 FT), to go along with six rebounds. He had scored 10 points or less in each of his last two games, so it was good to see the center get back on track in this one. Mo Williams continued to play well for the Hornets and finished with 18 points (8 - 15 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt), four rebounds and eight assists. Since joining the Hornets 14 games ago, he's averaging 20 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists, as he continues to establish himself as a very valuable player. Gerald Henderson also added 16 points (5 - 13 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 6 - 8 FT) and two steals as a starter. While the Hornets' bench only combined for a total of 17 points, it pretty much all came from Kemba Walker, as he recorded 15 points (3 - 8 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 7 - 8 FT) and three rebounds in just 24 minutes off the bench. It was just his fourth game since returning from injury, so it was good to see him looking more comfortable out on the court. The Clippers' next game will be on the road against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, while the Hornets will travel to Sacramento to play the Kings on Friday.
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