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Clippers Finally Fall, Hard, to Pistons 103-79

Posted Nov 10, 07 6:09 AM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – The Detroit Pistons were the first to beat the LA Clippers this season, dominating them absolutely in a 103-79 rout, reports the Detroit News. The Clippers shot only 35% from the field and saw their bench outscored by Detroit's, 25-3 through three quarters. On other NBA courts yesterday:

  • In Yi Jianlian's first matchup with Yao Ming, the rookie's Bucks crumpled before the Rockets, 103-88.
  • Portland edged out Memphis, 100-98.
  • Lamar Odom returns to help LA to a 107-93 win against Milwaukee.
  • Kevin Martin's 32 points couldn't keep Cleveland from beating Sacramento, 93-91.
  • Utah stole Seattle's chance at its first win, 103-101.

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Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton, right, is pressured by Los Angeles Clippers center Paul Davis after pulling down a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups, right, passes around Los Angeles Clippers forward Tim Thomas in the third quarter of an basketball game Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane...   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, left, fights for a loose ball against Milwaukee Bucks forward Yi Jianlian, both from China, during first half action as the Houston Rockets host the Milwaukee Bucks in...   (Associated Press)
Portland Trail Blazers center LaMarcus Aldridge, left, stuffs the ball against Memphis Grizzlies' Darko Milicic, left, from Serbia, and Damon Stoudamire during first half NBA basketball action in Portland,...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers' Jordan Farmar, center, makes a no-look pass to teammate Andrew Bynum around Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson, left, as Ryan Gomes, right, also defends during the second half of...   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, left, drives to the basket over Sacramento Kings center Brad Miller during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)   (Associated Press)
Seattle SuperSonics' Kevin Durant, left, has his shot rejected by Utah Jazz' Andrei Kirilenko, of Russia,during the second half of NBA basketball action, Friday, Nov. 09, 2007, in Seattle. The Sonics...   (Associated Press)
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