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LA Clippers Score 3rd Perfect Month in NBA History

Win over Jazz makes it 17 in a row

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 31, 2012 2:21 AM CST

(Newser) – The Los Angeles Clippers shot their way into the record books last night with a 107-96 victory over the Utah Jazz, giving them 17 wins in a row and an undefeated December, making them only the third NBA team to record a perfect calendar month, the AP reports. Only the 1995-'96 San Antonio Spurs and the 1971-'72 Los Angeles Lakers have achieved the same feat. The Clippers' winning streak is now the NBA's longest since the Boston Celtics won 19 in a row four years ago.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Willie Green, right, goes up for a shot as Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles last night.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Willie Green, right, goes up for a shot as Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles last night.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, left, goes up for a shot as Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game last night.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, left, goes up for a shot as Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game last night.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Wydeeyed
Dec 31, 2012 3:55 PM CST
According to Wikipedia since 1998 the Clippers have had 5 periods of 30 or more days with losses (max period of approx 45 season days) including two months with no wins; Nov of '94 and Jun of '89.  Their longest streak of losses is 20 and ranks 7th for length of streak. Cavaliers have the longest at 26.  Records I found go back to the 71 season when the Lakers won their 33 in a row.  The Bulls have the longest home streak at 44. Guess their fans got their moneys worth.
Scott60561
Dec 31, 2012 1:47 PM CST
Interesting that they are only the 3rd team to have a completely perfect calender month. I would like to know how many winless months the Clippers have had in their franchise history....I'm sure more than a couple, but its nice to see a perennial doormat finally turning it around.  

 
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