Dec 23, 2014

12/23/2014 09:59:00 PM
The Los Angeles Clippers still have issues closing games as they blow a double-digit lead in the 3rd to an Atlanta Hawks Bunch that has won 13 of 14. The Clips for some odd reason could not stop Hawks athletic wing DeMarre Carroll who registered a game-high 25 points on 5 for 6 from the Arc.

The Clips hanging on to a 57-50 halftime lead opened up their biggest lead of the nigh 69-56 almost midway through the 3rd. The Hawks running on effort and a "never say quit approach" closed the frame on a 25-14 run behind Carroll's ten points in the quarter including back to back money balls.

The Hawks then start the 4th on a 9-0 run going up 90-83 as it wen nip and tuck down the stretch with Al Horford hitting two free throws for a 107-104 lead and Game Night w/Blake Griffin missing on a potential game-tying money ball as time expired.

Atlanta shot 12 for 23 from the arc with the Clips shooting 11 for 29. It was the Hawks +8 in makes from the foul line that was the advantage in this one being the aggressor especially in the 2nd half. Joining Carroll's 25 was Al Horford 20 points and Paul Milsap's 17 points, nine boards, and seven assists as that Hawks front line is the best kept secret in the Logo! Atlanta moves to an impressive 21-7 and they are for real!

The Clips get a team-high 21 points, eleven helpers, and eight boards from Jordan Brand's Blake and 15 points, twenty-two boards, and four blocks from DeAndre Jordan. CP3 added 19 points and seven assists as the Clips fall to 19-10.    

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