The host Los Angeles Clippers defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors on Monday, 123 - 115. Los Angeles (13 - 2) remains the first - ranked team in the NBA following Monday's win. The team has seen just two losses in fifteen games, coming by margins of just two and four points each. The Clippers have dominated both ends of the floor en route to a league - best record, and Monday was no exception. It was a big night for the Clippers' starting five, as three players scored 20 or more points and each starter scored at least 10. The dynamic All-Star duo of Chris Paul and Blake Griffin scored 26 points each. DeAndre Jordan, meanwhile, scored 17 and hit 9 - of - 14 from the free - throw line. In the third quarter, the Raptors began to employ the common strategy of "hacking" the big man in hopes of missed free - throws. Instead, Jordan hit 5 - of - 6 in a three - possession stretch, putting the Clippers up by as much as 17. Despite a valiant comeback attempt, Los Angeles was able to maintain the sizeable lead. Toronto (8 - 6) has now lost four of its last five outings and is falling in the Eastern Conference standings. Boston is now tied with Toronto for the lead in the Atlantic Division. The Raptors experienced heartbreak following a controversial overturned buzzer - beater in Sunday's outing against Sacramento. The finish was less dramatic on Monday, as the Raptors were simply unable to overcome the lead established by the Clippers. The NBA's leading scorer, DeMar DeRozan, scored an impressive 25 points, while teammate Kyle Lowry had 26. The All-Star duo was unable to get the job done at Staples Center, however. The Clippers will visit Dallas on Wednesday, while Toronto will visit Houston.
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