Clippers rally from 19 down in the second quarter to beat 76ers in overtime
The LA Clippers rallied from 19 points down in the second quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 98-92 in overtime.
The Clippers trailed 51-32 with 4:24 left in the second quarter and 59-49 at halftime. They outscored the 76ers 66-41 the rest of the way.
During clutch time, the Clippers outscored the 76ers 16-5. Chris Paul (No. 2 in clutch wins added, 2015-16) scored 6 of the Clippers’ 16 on 2 for 3 shooting and 2 for 2 at the line.
Jamal Crawford scored 23 points off the bench. JJ Redick added 23 points (8 during a 10-0 run in the second quarter). DeAndre Jordan added 12 points (10 in the paint), 21 rebounds and 3 blocks, and Cole Aldrich scored 10 points off the bench.
For the 76ers, Jerami Grant had 17 points and 11 rebounds off the bench.
The 76ers forced 12 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Clippers did not make a field goal in the last 3:03. The Clippers outscored the 76ers 49-31 in 18 minutes with Crawford, Paul, Redick, Jordan and Johnson on the floor together.