Toronto Raptors snap Clippers' eight-game home winning streak

Toronto Raptors snap Clippers’ eight-game home winning streak

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Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) tries to pull down a rebound between Raptors center Patrick Patterson (54) and guard Greivis Vasquez in the first half. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)

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Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) tries to score inside against Raptors big men Jonas Valanciunas (17) and Amir Johnson in the second half. (Harry How / Getty Images)

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Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry drives to the basket against Clippers center DeAndre Jordan. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)

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Clippers point guard Chris Paul drives around Raptors forward Terrence Ross in the first half. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)

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Clippers forward Blake Griffin fouls Raptors guard Louis Williams during play in the first half. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)

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Clippers point guard Chris Paul and Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry chase down a loose ball in the first half. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)

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Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) tries to cut off a drive by Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry in the second half. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)

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Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas spins past Clippers center DeAndre Jordan during play in the second half. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)

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Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is fouled by Clippers forward Matt Barnes while driving to the basket. (Harry How / Getty Images)

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Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) watches referee Justin Van Duyne call a technical foul on forward Blake Griffin (32) in the fourth quarter. (Harry How / Getty Images)

By Melissa Rohlin

Dec. 27, 2014 3 PM PT

The Clippers, who entered Saturday’s game against the Toronto Raptors having won eight straight home games, finally lost at Staples Center, 110-98.

It was a close game until the fourth quarter.

After three quarters, the Raptors were up by two points, 80-78. The Raptors then opened the fourth quarter with a 13-2 run to take a 13-point lead, 93-80, with nine minutes remaining. They extended that lead to as many as 17 points.

The Raptors outshot the Clippers, 47.7% to 45.7%.

J.J. Redick led the Clippers with 23 points. Blake Griffin had 22 points, six rebounds and five assists. Jamal Crawford had 20 points and five assists. DeAndre Jordan finished with 20 rebounds and four points.

Kyle Lowry led the Raptors with 25 points, seven assists and three rebounds.

The Clippers had 15 turnovers, which led to 20 points for Toronto. The Raptors had 10 turnovers.

The Clippers are on a stretch of nine consecutive home games. They beat the Golden State Warriors, 100-86, on Christmas before losing to the Raptors.
The Raptors entered Saturday’s game after having four days off.

Toronto Raptors snap Clippers’ eight-game home winning streak

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