Nov 5
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS [6-0] at DENVER NUGGETS [1-4]
Final Score: 106-101
Gordon clutch in the final moments

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Baron Davis | PG | Chauncey Billups |
Eric Gordon | SG | Aaron Afflalo |
Ryan Gomes | SF | Carmelo Anthony |
Blake Griffin | PF | Kenyon Martin |
Chris Kaman | C | Nene |
This was the second straight game the Clippers faced a superstar SF and both times Eric Gordon and Blake Griffin shined. This time they faced off against the disgruntled Carmelo Anthony and if the rumors are true, Anthony should be more than happy the join the Clippers. If Melo were to land in LA, he would actually be the 3rd leading scorer at just above 20 points per game. Griffin is scoring around 25 points per game, while Gordon has been going just over 30 points per game.
The Clippers as a whole did not cruise through this game however as they continued to struggle from downtown and too many turnovers. Melo also made sure it wasn't going to be an easy game as he turned it on in the second to extend their lead by going 5 out of 5 in route to 10 points in the second quarter alone. But with the Clippers leading in rebounds they were able to keep it close so that by the third, Baron Davis tried to take over the game with some good playmaking and defense as the leagues leader in steals he came up with 3 crucial ones tonight. Chauncey Billups, along with Anthony, tried to put the game away in the fourth after leading after each quarter, but Gordon and Griffin wouldn't let them. Baron continued to find Griffin to chip away at the lead and eventually tie the game.
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Griffin ties the game after a nice dish by Baron |
With the game tied at 101 a piece late in the fourth quarter, Eric Gordon would hit a clutch 3 pointer to give the Clippers a comfortable lead. After some strong defense on the other side that forced a tough outside jumper by Billups, Gordon came down the floor and scored another clutch bucket beating the shot clock and left only 4.5 seconds remaining. The Nuggets, out of timeouts had run out of options as a full court toss out of bounce would signal another victory for the Clippers.
 Gordon with a clutch 3 late in the game |  Gordon with a layup at the end of the shot clock to give the Clippers a 5 point lead |
A nice way to start their first road trip of the season.
Team LeadersStats:Cippers:Points: Eric Gordon (38)
Rebounds: Chris Kaman (11)
Assists: Baron Davis (10)
Nuggets:Points: Carmelo Anthony (25)
Rebounds: Kenyon Martin (10)
Assists: Aaron Afflalo (7)
Photos/Highlights:Still struggling:
For the third straight game, Clippers starting SF Ryan Gomes has failed to score any points.
Clippers 3 for 21 beyond the arc
 Aminu gets by Melo... |  ...And continues on with a dunk |
 Griffin shakes Martin and dunks it |
Jordan Player of the Game: Eric Gordon (38 Points, including Clippers last 5 to win)
Box Score:
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Smith and Melo playing defense against Gordon |
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