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Paul scores 30, adds 13 assists as Clippers victorious in LA battle
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January 6, 2013, Sunday
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THE Clippers maintained NBA bragging rights in Los Angeles by beating their co-tenants, the Lakers, on Friday, surviving a last quarter comeback to win 107-102.
Meanwhile, the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder kept on rolling, downing Philadelphia.
The Clippers led all the way against the Lakers, with Chris Paul contributing 30 points and 13 assists and Blake Griffin adding 24 points, but the Lakers stayed right in it.
Kobe Bryant scored 38 points and carried the Lakers in the fourth quarter when they closed to 99-97 with 1:29 left. But Paul scored the Clippers' final eight points to seal the victory and move a full 10 games above their more-famous city rivals.
The Chicago Bulls became only the third visiting team to win at Miami this season, dominating the boards and beating the Heat 96-89, with Carlos Boozer scoring 27 points.
Miami's LeBron James scored 30 points, extending his streaks of scoring at least 20 points to 31 consecutive games this season, and 52 games in a row overall when including last year's playoffs.
Oklahoma City beat the Philadelphia 76ers 109-85 to keep its nose ahead of the Clippers for overall top spot in the standings.
The Portland Trail Blazers edged the Memphis Grizzlies 86-84 in a contest that saw 21 lead changes.
The Houston Rockets continued their run of recent good form, winning 115-101 at the Milwaukee Bucks.
James Harden scored 29 points, shooting 11 of 18 from the floor to go with seven assists and four steals.
In other games, it was: Celtics 94, Pacers 75; Pistons 85, Hawks 84; Jazz 87, Suns 80; Kings 105, Raptors 96; and Cavaliers 106, Bobcats 104.
The Brooklyn Nets needed double overtime to defeat the Washington Wizards 115-113.
Meanwhile, the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder kept on rolling, downing Philadelphia.
The Clippers led all the way against the Lakers, with Chris Paul contributing 30 points and 13 assists and Blake Griffin adding 24 points, but the Lakers stayed right in it.
Kobe Bryant scored 38 points and carried the Lakers in the fourth quarter when they closed to 99-97 with 1:29 left. But Paul scored the Clippers' final eight points to seal the victory and move a full 10 games above their more-famous city rivals.
The Chicago Bulls became only the third visiting team to win at Miami this season, dominating the boards and beating the Heat 96-89, with Carlos Boozer scoring 27 points.
Miami's LeBron James scored 30 points, extending his streaks of scoring at least 20 points to 31 consecutive games this season, and 52 games in a row overall when including last year's playoffs.
Oklahoma City beat the Philadelphia 76ers 109-85 to keep its nose ahead of the Clippers for overall top spot in the standings.
The Portland Trail Blazers edged the Memphis Grizzlies 86-84 in a contest that saw 21 lead changes.
The Houston Rockets continued their run of recent good form, winning 115-101 at the Milwaukee Bucks.
James Harden scored 29 points, shooting 11 of 18 from the floor to go with seven assists and four steals.
In other games, it was: Celtics 94, Pacers 75; Pistons 85, Hawks 84; Jazz 87, Suns 80; Kings 105, Raptors 96; and Cavaliers 106, Bobcats 104.
The Brooklyn Nets needed double overtime to defeat the Washington Wizards 115-113.
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