Lots of preparation paid off this evening, as LA Clippers blew past Phoenix 109-84. "Coach did a great job for this one," said LA Clippers star Newton. "He really studied Phoenix, figured out their tendencies, and gave us one heck of a game plan. I think we're almost getting spoiled with his great work - every game we go out there knowing exactly what our opponent is going to try. We don't always get blowouts like this, but we are always the better-prepared team."

LA Clippers was led by Newton (6 points, 6 boards, 15 assists, 2 blocks), Wood (11 points, 18 boards, 0 assists, a block), Smith (19 points, 3 blocks). Phoenix was led by Blackwell (22 points, 9 boards, 0 assists, a block), Taylor (22 points), Bryant (11 points, 5 boards, 0 assists, a block).

After the victory, LA Clippers are now 39-18. They remain at #1 in the Pacific and stay at #3 overall in the Western Conference. Phoenix fall to 14-42 and 7-19 at home after the defeat. They remain at #3 in the Pacific and remain at #13 overall in the Western Conference.

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