The Los Angeles Clippers (52 - 26) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (20 - 56) 106 - 78 on Sunday at the Staples Center. The Clippers came out with a very strong first half Sunday, grabbing a 49 - 36 lead by the half. Along with the quick start, the Clippers also used their superior shooting to help coast to the win. They went 53 percent from the field and 56 percent from the three - point line, while the Lakers finished at 39 percent from the floor and 41 percent from deep. With the win, the Clippers remain a half game ahead of the streaking San Antonio Spurs for the fifth projected playoff seed in the West, while the Portland Trail Blazers still own a game lead over the Clippers for the fourth spot. The Clippers' frontcourt was a huge factor in the win. Blake Griffin led the way, going 8 - for - 14 from the floor to post a team - high of 18 points. He's now pushed his season averages to 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists per game. DeAndre Jordan also played well, notching a double - double for the third time in as many games. He finished with 16 points (7 - 9 FG, 2 - 8 FT), 11 rebounds and four steals over 30 minutes. During his last three games, he's averaging 14 points and 15 rebounds. The four steals marked a new season - high for the center as well. While he did n't do much as a scorer, finishing with just seven points (3 - 7 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt) in 30 minutes, Chris Paul made up for it with his distributions to his teammates, as he added 15 assists in the victory as well. He's averaging 14 assists over his last three games. Both Matt Barnes (4 - 8 FG, 4 - 7 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and J.J. Redick (4 - 6 FG, 2 - 2 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) were in double figures as well with 14 and 12 points respectively. The Lakers really struggled to find any production offensively Sunday. Wesley Johnson was one of the few bright spots, posting 16 points (6 - 16 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and four rebounds over 32 minutes. While he had some decent production, he still continues to struggle with his shot, as he's shot less than 40 percent from the field in five of his last six games. He's averaging 10 points and 4 rebounds on the season. Tarik Black and Jabari Brown were the only other two Lakers in double figures. Black finished with 10 points (4 - 5 FG, 2 - 4 FT) and nine rebounds, while Brown added 10 points (4 - 9 FG, 1 - 4 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT) and an assist. Since being called up from the NBA D-League in early March, Brown has done everything he can to make his case for his future in the league. Over 13 games, he's averaging 9 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, while playing just below 26 minutes per game. These two teams will play each other again on Tuesday in the second of back - to - back outings.
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