LA Clippers lead Houston in the Western Conference First Round 3-1, upstaging Houston 104-87. Showing more glitter than a Brittany Spears concert, perfect LA Clippers execution, a brilliant game by Newton, and impeccable play-calling by Adnan Bislimovic provided all the right ingredients for a big win.

Jackson was key for Houston, but after the game he looked like somebody had just run over his dog. "I thought we could do it. The whole game I was still thinking we were going to win. I guess that's the difference between thinking it and doing it. Give LA Clippers credit - they are nothing but class. I just feel sorry for coach Bob. He had us ready and we let him down."

LA Clippers was led by Newton (10 points, 5 boards, 20 assists, 4 steals, a block), Feaster (25 points, 13 boards, 0 assists), Jenkins (21 points, 7 boards, 1 assists, a block). Houston was led by Jackson (10 points, 7 boards, 2 assists, 3 steals, a block), Mackey (21 points), Howard (12 points, 6 boards, 0 assists, a steal, a block).

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