LA Clippers: Top games from their weird 2016-17 season

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April 10, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) moves the ball against Houston Rockets forward Montrezl Harrell (5) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

#5 – Clippers vs Rockets 4/10/17

Outcome:

Clippers win 125-96

Recap:

Let’s just say that the Clippers made Russell Westbrook look really good. The Clippers held James Harden to 14 points and 6 assists, which was key to blowing this game open.

After struggling offensively in the first half, they beat the Rockets 36-12 in the 3rd quarter. There were a few important players out for Houston and the Clippers took full advantage. Seven Clippers players scored in double figures and Paul Pierce climbed to 15th on the NBA’s all time scoring list. This was the team’s second to last game and gave them good momentum with the playoffs nearing.

Key stats:

Chris Paul – 19 points, 9 assists

Jamal Crawford – 19 points

Best moments:

Jamal Crawford did some slithering:

Paul Pierce hit a circus shot that wasn’t even a shot.