=== Los Angeles Clippers Team Report - March 17 === (Betting Express) - The basketball rivals in Los Angeles hook up tonight, as the Clippers act as the host tonight against the Lakers at the Staples Center. These teams have split their two matchups this season, but the Clippers have dropped six of seven and eight of the last 10 meetings. The Lakers have also won 12 of their last 14 as the visitor in this series. The Clippers have dropped four of their last five at home and are 18-15 as the host the host this season. The Clippers got off the schneid on Tuesday, as Quentin Richardson notched a double-double with a game-high 32 points and 12 rebounds in a 110-98 win over Phoenix at America West Arena. Elton Brand chipped in 27 points for the Clippers, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Corey Maggette added 23 points and pulled down nine boards. The Clippers, at 27-40, are closing in on their 11th straight losing season, which is four short of the NBA record set by Kansas City, which moved to Sacramento before that streak ended. Brand has scored in double digits in 11 of his last 12 games. He has averaged eight rebounds in his last 10 games. |
