The host Los Angeles Clippers beat the visiting Orlando Magic, 105 - 96, at Staples Center on Wednesday. Los Angeles (27 - 14) has managed to stay afloat despite the absence of star forward Blake Griffin (knee). Griffin's absence has not kept the Clippers from winning their last five games, including Wednesday's tilt against the Magic. Guard J.J. Redick led the team with 22 points against Orlando, knocking down three three - pointers along the way. The Clippers shot an impressive 51 percent from the field on the night and hit nine three - pointers. Los Angeles also managed a significant rebounding advantage, due in part to a 20 - board outing from center DeAndre Jordan. Jordan added two steals and three blocks on the defensive end. Orlando (16 - 24), meanwhile, is heading in the opposite direction. The Magic have lost four straight and sit squarely out of the current Eastern Conference playoff picture. Wednesday did see a promising performance from forward Aaron Gordon, who had a team - high 28 points and four three - pointers. As a team, however, Orlando struggled to find the basket. The Magic shot just 42 percent and hit only six three - pointers on the night. The Magic will visit Portland on Friday, while the Clippers will face the Lakers on Saturday.
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