1. During the time of Jamal Crawford’s outpouring in the second half Monday night, the Clippers’ sixth-man extraordinaire once again put his name in the NBA’s record books.
By going four for five from three-point range during the Clippers’ victory over the Boston Celtics, Crawford had amassed 2,021 three-pointers over his 17-year career, pushing the 6-foot-5 guard past Memphis forward Vince Carter (2,019) for the sixth-most three-pointers made in NBA history.
Crawford produced all of his three-point bombs in the second half, including one on which he was fouled that led to a four-point play after he made the free throw.
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He began to ring it up in the third quarter, going three for four from three-ball range.
Crawford finished the game with 19 points, 17 in the second half.
2. Even without the Hack-A-Jordan, DeAndre Jordan was horrible from the free-throw line, missing 13 of his 16 attempts. Late in the first half, the Celtics intentionally fouled Jordan when they had the lead. He missed eight of 10 free throws in the second quarter.
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Clippers center Marreese Speights wipes sweat from his brow as he helps the Clippers overcome a third quarter deficit.
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Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas struggles to get the ball past Clippers guard Chris Paul during fourth quarter action. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Clippers center Marreese Speight celebrates a defensive stand as Celtics forward James Young looks on.
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Clippers guard Jamal Crawford is fouled by Celtics guard Avery Bradley during second half action.
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Clippers guard Jamal Crawford heads upcourt past Celtics guard Jaylen Brown during second half action.
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LOS ANGELES, CA, MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2017 - Clippers guard Raymond Felton loses control of the ball as Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas swoops in during fourth quarter action at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times) (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Clippers forward Blake Griffin loses the ball to Celtics center Amir Johnson during first half action.
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Clippers center Marreese Speights battles Celtics guard Marcus Smart for a rebound during second half action.
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Clippers forward Blake Griffin yells at a referee after no foul was called when he was dragged to the floor at the end of the third quarter.
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Clippers guard Jamal Crawford launches a shot over Celtics center Amir Johnon during fourth quarter action/
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Clippers forward Marreese Speights loses the ball to Celtics forward Jahlen Brown during first half action.
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Clippers center DeAndre Jordan pulls down a rebound over Celtics center Amir Johnson during first half action.
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Clippers forward Blake Griffin pulls down a rebound under pressure of Celtics center Amir Johnson during first half action.
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Clippers forward Blake Griffin recoils in pain after taking a poke in the face by Celtics forward Jae Crowder.
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Clippers forward Blake Griffin drives against Celtics center Amir Johnson during first half action.
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3. The Clippers shot the basketball exceptionally well in the second half, making 62.2% of their shots. They shot 50% (seven for 14) from three-point range and 80% (20 for 25) from the free-throw line for good measure.
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4. The Clippers out-rebounded the smaller Celtics, 47-37. Jordan led the way for the Clippers with 12 boards.
5. J.J. Redick was not on target against the Celtics, missing four of his five shots. He also got into foul trouble, picking up four through three quarters.
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