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Clippers Top Lakers as Playoff Picture Clouds

Maggette’s career high 39 outshines 50 from Kobe

By J. Kelman, Newser User

Posted Apr 13, 2007 10:03 AM CDT

(Newser) – With more than just city bragging rights at stake, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Lakers 118-110 last night. The Clippers moved into a tie for the eighth and final playoff spot with idle Golden State, as both teams sit 1.5 games behind the... Read full story »

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