Clippers take 3-1 series lead with big win over Rockets
Xinhua, May 11, 2015 Adjust font size:
DeAndre Jordan scored 26 points and 17 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets 128-95 to take a 3-1 lead in the NBA Western Conference semifinals on Sunday.
Blake Griffin finished with 21 points, J.J. Redick had 18 points and Chris Paul added 15 points and 12 assists.
James Harden scored 21 points and Trevor Ariza added 18 for the Rockets. Dwight Howard was held to seven points and six rebounds before being fouled out with 9:52 left.
The Clippers surged a strong 29-7 third-quarter run that extended their six-point halftime lead to 89-61, putting the game beyond reach. Endi