Clippers beat Kings in overtime without Paul (The Associated Press)

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Jamal Crawford had a season-high 31 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds off the bench to help the Los Angeles Clippers to a 104-98 overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Blake Griffin added 21 points and 12 assists, while DeAndre Jordan blocked a career-high nine shots for the Clippers, who played without point guard Chris Paul for the first time this season. The win moved Clippers coach Doc Rivers within one victory of 600 for his career. Los Angeles needed to rally after blowing a five-point lead in the final two minutes of regulation.

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