Regular Season Game 5: Clippers 108-112 Warriors

The Clippers' fifth game of the season was against the defending champs Golden State Warriors in Oakland. Tensions were high going into the game considering the hostile atmosphere between the two teams and the game didn't disappoint as we were treated to the second most exciting game of the season so far (behind the OKC-Orlando 2OT game).

It was a fairly even game to start with (the game finished by 17 lead changes) before the Warriors eventually led up to a 17 point lead. The Clippers did not give up like the 4 previous opponent of the Warriors and went on an 11-0 run in the third to take the lead. The Clippers then built up a 10 point lead in the fourth. Then a huge scoring outburst from Harrison Barnes followed by a go-ahead three from reigning MVP Stephen Curry put the Warriors ahead with a minute to go. A series of missed shots from the Clippers and made free throws from the Warriors gave the Warriors the 4 point win.

Blake Griffin had another great game, scoring 23 points, getting 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Chris Paul played much more aggressively than he normally does and scored 24 with 9 assists, I think he should play like that more often. Deandre Jordan scored 11 with 13 rebounds and 2 blocks to make him the all time lead rebounder for the Clippers. While the starters actually outplayed the Warriors, the bench had a poor performance. Jamal Crawford scored scored 8 points on a painful 4-15 shooting.

For the Warriors, Chris Paul couldn't stop Steph Curry scoring 31, shooting 7 of 11 from 3 point range.

Up next for the Clippers, the Rockets at home in the Staples Center.