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National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
L.A. Clippers 92, Milwaukee 86
When: 10:30 PM ET, Saturday, January 7, 2012
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Officials: #48 Scott Foster, #51 Leroy Richardson, # James Williams
Attendance: 19229

Blake Griffin had 22 points and 14 rebounds and Caron Butler scored 20 to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 92-86 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

Chauncey Billups had 19 points for the Clippers, who have won 11 of their last 12 home games dating to last season. Chris Paul was limited to nine points, but had seven assists and four steals. Mo Williams added 10.

Brandon Jennings had 21 points, seven assists and six rebounds for the Bucks. Drew Gooden had 18 points and 13 rebounds and Stephen Jackson scored 18.

Clippers bigman Reggie Evans had six rebounds in 19 minutes in his first game of the year after sitting out with a sprained right foot,

The Bucks fell to 0-5 on the road, their worst start since going 0-7 in 2004-05.

Butler scored 14 points in the third quarter as the Clippers outscored the Bucks 34-25 to take a 72-65 lead after three quarters. Milwaukee drew to 76-72 but Griffin and Billups built it to double digits.

Top Game Performances
 
Milwaukee   L.A. Clippers
Brandon Jennings 21 Scoring Blake Griffin 22
Brandon Jennings 7 Assists Chris Paul 7
Drew Gooden 13 Rebounds Blake Griffin 14
Drew Gooden 7 Free Throws Made Chauncey Billups 7
Stephen Jackson 2 Steals Chris Paul 4
Jon Leuer 2 Blocks DeAndre Jordan 3
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Milwaukee 86 36.2 6-20 22-27 18 42 2 7 15
L.A. Clippers 92 44.9 4-19 26-40 17 37 9 10 14
Upcoming Games
  • L.A. Clippers will play their next game on the road against Portland. The Clippers have a W/L % of .750 after a win and .500 after a loss.
  • Milwaukee will play their next game on the road against Phoenix. The Bucks have a W/L % of .500 after a win and .200 after a loss.