The Los Angeles Clippers (14 - 10) recorded the franchise's first ever win in Brooklyn on Saturday, defeating the Nets (7 - 16) by a score of 105 - 100. The Clippers, after getting off to a rocky start, have now won seven of their last nine games, and are quickly establishing position in the Western Conference playoff picture. All-Star power forward Blake Griffin once again came up big for the Clippers, tying for the team lead in points with 21 and also pulling down nine rebounds. With point guard Chris Paul having a slightly substandard year, largely due to being hampered by nagging injuries, Griffin has many saying that he has emerged as the face of the franchise. The superstar had a career year in 2013 - 14 when Paul missed time due to injury, finishing third in MVP voting. Now, the 26 - year - old looks as though he has elevated his game to a new level, as he is currently tied for his career high in scoring while having brought up his rebounding and percentages from last season. Brooklyn was also surging heading into Saturday's matchup. The previously struggling team had won four of their last six before facing off against the Clippers. Despite this stretch of strong play, the Nets (currently holders of the second - worst record in the East) still find themselves in a troubling spot, particularly as they do not own their own pick in the 2016 draft. Despite the loss, however, Brooklyn was able to keep the game close against the Western Conference contenders. The Nets were able to take a balanced approach on offense, as all five starters scored in the teens. Power forward Thaddeus Young shone once again, posting 18 points on 9 - 16 shooting to add to what has been an impressive season for the veteran. Young's shooting on the season sits at 53 percent, and his offense has been one of the bright spots of Brooklyn's 2015 - 16 campaign. The Clippers got the result they wanted in Brooklyn, and will now prepare to travel to Detroit to take on Andre Drummond and the Pistons on Sunday. Brooklyn, meanwhile, will be challenged by Orlando as they play host to the Magic this Sunday.
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