An old-fashioned blowout was in the cards today, as LA Clippers outscored Orlando 111-81. Neither the win nor the final score came as a huge surprise to some observers, who consider Orlando one of the most pitiful teams in league history. "They ought to drop down a couple divisions," said one pundit. "Today's game was just one more bit of evidence that they can't compete at this level. Maybe if they got a new coach and a new roster they could, but until then it's going to be more games like this."

Bob is hoping to turn things around a bit quicker. "We'll have to study the tapes tonight and figure out where they beat us. Some better preparation and we'll have no problems matching up against teams like this."

LA Clippers was led by Edmonds (12 points, 18 boards, 0 assists, a steal, 2 blocks), Rogers (29 points), Newton (17 points, a steal). Orlando was led by Mason (18 points, a steal, 3 blocks), Simpson (22 points, 0 assists, a block), Bermel (7 points, 7 assists, a steal, a block).

LA Clippers stand at 26-13 with the win. They stay at #2 in the Pacific and remain at #4 overall in the Western Conference. Orlando have lost their last 5 games and stand at 17-24 and 10-11 at home. They hold at #3 in the Southeast and stay at #10 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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