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NBA -- Orlando weaves magic, shocks Clippers (Photos)
By Ryan Medida
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 14 Jan 2013
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Orlando Magic erased a 13-point deficit, including nine in the fourth quarter, to beat the red-hot L.A.Clippers --104-101 -- on Saturday at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Arron Afflalo led the Magic charge with 30 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, but it was J.J. Redick's dagger 3 in the final 42 seconds of play that broke a 99-99 tie and sealed the Clippers' fate. Redick finished with 21 for Orlando, which shot 48.1 percent from the field (39-of-81).
The stunning upset snapped the Clippers' 13-game win streak at home.
Superstar Grant Hill made his season debut for the Clippers and played six minutes in the fourth quarter. The All-Star guard, however, wasn't a factor, scoring only two points and missing all three of his field goals.
Blake Griffin paced the Clippers with 30 points and eight rebounds while Jamal Crawford, who missed a 3 that could have forced overtime, chipped in 13. Chris Paul added 10 points and a game-high 16 assists.
The upset dropped the Clippers to 28-9, second overall to the 28-8 Oklahoma City Thunder for the best record in the NBA. The Magic improved to a modest 13-23. (RM)
Photos by Jhay Otamias.
Top photo shows Blake Griffin slamming home two of his 30 points while bottom photo shows Magic point guard Jameer Nelson trying to drive to the hoop. Bottom photo is the opening tip-off. The Magic upset the Clippers 104-101 Saturday afternoon at Staples Center.
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