Milwaukee came up short today against LA Clippers, falling 90-80. "That was a really tough game to lose," said Milwaukee coach Bob after the game. "We came in thinking we could beat these guys. And we really played them well. But a few too many mistakes on our part kept us from getting the 'W'." One player who definitely can't be too downcast is Howe, whose outstanding game was one of the bright points for Milwaukee and caused some other teams to take notice.

LA Clippers was led by Edmonds (19 points, 21 boards, 1 assists, 2 blocks), Powell (6 points, 16 boards, 1 assists, a steal, a block), Jenkins (13 points, 2 steals, 2 blocks). Milwaukee was led by Howe (29 points, 2 steals), Coleman (9 points, 15 boards, 0 assists), Thomas (13 points, 1 assists, 2 steals).

LA Clippers jump to 15-9 and 7-2 at home with the win. They remain at #2 in the Pacific and remain at #4 overall in the Western Conference. With today's defeat, Milwaukee fall to 17-9. They stay at #3 in the Central and stay at #5 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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