LOS ANGELES -- Blake Griffin exploded for 35 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to 138-98 demolition of the Golden State Warriors Monday night at the Staples Center here in downtown Los Angeles.
The 138-point production and the margin of victory (40) were both playoffs franchise record highs for the Clippers, who evened their best-of-7 Western Conference quarterfinals series at 1-1.
Chris Paul tallied 12 and 10 assists while Matt Barnes and Hedo Turkoglu each had 11. After a sluggish Game 1, the Clippers opened up 31-20 bubble after one quarter before stretching It to a 67-41 blowout by halftime.
"We played like we're capable of playing," Clippers head coach told reporters after the game.
Stephen Curry finished with 24 points while David Lee and Draymond Green accounted for a combined 22. But Klay Thompson was held to 7 as the Warriors couldn't overcame 26 team turnovers. (MR)
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