Reuters: Sports News: Clippers bully Celtics to extend winning streak to 15

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Clippers bully Celtics to extend winning streak to 15 Dec 28th 2012, 07:01 By Jahmal Corner LOS ANGELES | Fri Dec 28, 2012 2:01am EST LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Clippers left the Boston Celtics battered and bruised in a physical 106-77 victory on Thursday to extend their franchise-record winning streak to 15 games and remain on top of the NBA standings. Building on contributions from their All-Stars, balanced bench and ferocious defense, the Clippers (23-6) continued to prove they are legitimate title contenders with another impressive home win over a highly regarded opponent. Reserves Matt Barnes (21 points) and Jamal Crawford (17) led the way as all 11 Los Angeles players who stepped on the Staples Center court put a number in the scoring column. At the other end, the Celtics were held to just 40 percent shooting and out-scored 24-10 in the final quarter to complete the formalities of a blowout victory. Kevin Garnett recorded 16 points but Boston suffered their fifth loss in seven games and heaviest defeat of the season. Considered one of the grittier teams in the league, the Celtics (14-14) were no match for the Clippers in a scrappy battle that featured bodies flying around, a flagrant foul and a bloodied lip for Paul Pierce after a collision with Chris Paul. The Clippers, who have not lost since a November 26 defeat against the New Orleans Hornets, will aim for a 16th consecutive victory against the Jazz in Utah on Friday. (Editing by John O'Brien) Link this Share this Digg this Email Reprints

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