Warriors surprise Clippers
February 21, 2012 17:37:14 UK
Monta Ellis had 32 points as the Golden State Warriors sent the Los Angeles Clippers to their second consecutive loss.
The 26-year old shooting guard was 11-of-20 on the evening at the Oracle Center in Oakland, CA, including a perfect 4-of-4 from 3-point range.
Ekpe Udoh started in place of Andris Biedrins at center for the Warriors and added 19 points and eight rebounds on 9-of-14 from the field.
The Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of the Clippers loss to move to within a game in the standings with a 103-92 victory over the Portland Trailblazers at the Staples Center in LA.
Kobe Bryant poured in a game-high 28 points and Pau Gasol shook off trade rumors to record a double-double as the Lakers won their fifth straight on their home floor.
The San Antonio Spurs made it 11 wins in a row with a 106-102 victory over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.
Tony Parker led the Spurs with 23 points and dished out 11 assists and Tim Duncan chipped in with 20 on 7-of-14 shooting as the Southwest division leaders continue to trail just Oklahoma City in the Western Conference standings.
The Thunder maintained that lead with a 101-93 defeat over the visiting New Orleans Hornets.
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, fresh off a combined 91 points against the Denver Nuggets instead went for 31 apiece which was more than enough on the evening.
The Lakers are 7501.00 to be crowned NBA champions this season, with the Miami Heat 3.50 and the San Antonio Spurs 2.80.
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