Chris Paul and J.J. Redick combined for 42 points to help the Clippers defeat the Charlotte Hornets, 97-83, on Saturday afternoon at Staples Center.
Paul had 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists while Redick contributed 17 points.
Add the 19 points by reserve guard Jamal Crawford, and it showed how dominant the Clippers’ backcourt was in helping them extend their winning streak to eight games.
The Clippers’ defense and the play of center DeAndre Jordan were two more reasons why the Hornets lost their sixth consecutive game.
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Clippers guards Chris Paul (3) and Jamal Crawford (11) celebrate after defeating the Charlotte Hornets, 97-83, on Saturday afternoon at Staples Center.
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Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) tries to score between Clippers forward Wesley Johnson (33) and center Cole Aldrich (45) during the second half.
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Clippers center DeAndre Jordan throws down a dunk over Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) during the second half.
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Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) reacts after a dunk against the Hornets in the second half.
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Clippers forward Wesley Johnson (33) beats Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) for a defensive rebound in the second half.
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Clippers guard Jamal Crawford tries to steal the ball from Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) during the second half.
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Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) scrambles after a loose ball between Clippers guards Chris Paul (3) and J.J. Redick (4) during the second half.
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Clippers guard Austin Rivers (25) sets up the offense while defended by Hornets guard Jeremy Lin in the second half.
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Clippers guard Pablo Prigioni (9) makes a behind-the-back pass around Hornets forward Spencer Hawes to teammate Cole Aldrich during the first half Saturday at Staples Center.
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Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) is fouled by Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) during the first half.
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Clippers guard Austin Rivers (25) forces Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (3) to pass rather than shoot after driving to the basket during the first half.
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Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) keeps control of the ball after contact with Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) in the first half.
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Clippers center Cole Aldrich (45) grabs an offensive rebound after colliding with Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) and center Cody Zeller (40) in the second half.
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Clippers forward Paul Pierce cuts off a drive by Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) during the first half.
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Clippers forward Wesley Johnson, left, and center DeAndre Jordan (6) reach for a rebound along with Hornets forward Spencer Hawes during the first half.
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The Clippers held the Hornets to 36.9% shooting from the field.
Jordan finished with 19 rebounds and 11 points.
Jeremy Lin led the Hornets with 26 points while Jeremy Lamb contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds off the bench.
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