Clippers get a much-needed win in New York

The LA Clippers overcome a 10-point 4th quarter deficit to win in New York and end a three-game slide.

Blake Griffinscored a season-high 32 points at Madison Square Garden as the Clippers beat the Knicks 119-115.

Griffin got out of the gate early in this one scoring 18 in the first quarter. He went 11 for 23 from the field with 8 rebounds and 5 assists.

DeAndre Jordanhad a monster night as well.

His production has not been up as late but he stepped it up on Wednesday scoring 28 points;10 in the 4^thquarter.

He grabbed 15 rebounds and shot 4 from 9 at the free-throw line.

Griffin and Jordan were totally in sync in this one combining for 60 points.

When these two All-Star caliber players are connecting, the Clippers are hard to beat.

Jamal Crawfordalso had a big night scoring 20 points, with 2 huge shots down the stretch that gave the Clippers the lead.

JJ Reddickadded 14 andAustin Riverscontributed 7 with a career-high10 assists.

It was a back and forth game that saw over 20 lead changes, but the difference tonight was defense.

The Clippers outscored the Knicks 30 to 6 on fast break points and out rebounded them 47-41.

There is no question the Kicks can score.

Carmelo Anthonyhad a team-high 28 points but missed a potential-tying 3 in the closing moments.

Kristaps Porzingisadded 27, but the team struggled on defense, which has been their Achilles heel all year.

It was a wild night at the Garden that started off with former Knick starCharles Oakleygetting removed from the stands by security guards and arrested for going after MSG chairmanJames Dolan.

But it ended with a Clipper win and the team now improves to 32-21 on the season.

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Next up for the Clippers is Charlotte on Saturday at the Spectrum Center.

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