Spurs end Clippers’ three-game winning streak, 115-107

The San Antonio Spurs improved their home record to 15-0 by defeating the Clippers, 115-107, at AT&T Center on Friday.

It was the teams’ first meeting since the Clippers eliminated the defending champion Spurs from the playoffs in a seven-game, first-round series.

There were 15 lead changes and 10 ties Friday, but the Spurs showed in the final 12 minutes why they have the second-best record in the league (23-5).

The Spurs opened the fourth quarter with an 11-0 run to turn a three-point deficit into an eight-point lead, 96-88.

The Clippers, who came into San Antonio with a three-game winning streak, cut the deficit to three points midway through the fourth, but the Spurs pushed their lead back to eight points with 4 minutes 33 seconds left.

Blake Griffin made a three-pointer with 15 seconds left to cut the Clippers’ deficit to four points at 111-107. But the Spurs made four free throws in the final seconds for the win.

Chris Paul had a game-high 27 points on eight-for-14 shooting and 10 assists. Blake Griffin had 25 points, five rebounds and five assists. DeAndre Jordan finished with 16 points and 17 rebounds.

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Clippers forward Blake Griffin walks up court during the final seconds of the team’s 115-107 loss to San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 18.

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Clippers center DeAndre Jordan reacts after missing a free throw during the second half.

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Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) makes a pass as he’s pressured by Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) and forward Boris Diaw, right, during the second half Friday night.

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Spurs guard Tony Parker has his driving layup challenged by Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) during the second half.

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Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich questions a call during the second half Friday night.

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Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) is fouled by Clippers center DeAndre Jordan during the second half.

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Clippers guard Austin Rivers (25) loses control of the ball as he is pressured by Spurs guards Patty Mills (8) and Manu Ginobili (20) during the first half.

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Clippers Coach Doc Rivers argues a call during the first half of the game in San Antonio on Friday night.

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Clippers forward Blake Griffin pressures Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard during the first half Friday night.

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Clippers forward Luc Mbah a Moute, left, and Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard chase a loose ball during the first half.

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LaMarcus Aldridge led the Spurs with 26 points on 11-for-18 shooting and 13 rebounds. Tony Parker had 21 points on eight-for-15 shooting. Kawhi Leonard contributed 19 points and nine rebounds.

The Clippers (16-11) will travel to Houston to play the Rockets on Saturday.