Los Angeles Clippers Team Report - December 22

(Basketball News) - The Los Angeles Clippers got back on the winning track with a victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday.

Rick Brunson recorded 11 of his 18 points in overtime as the Clippers stopped a five-game losing streak with the 100-91 victory at the Staples Center.

Bobby Simmons matched a career-high with 30 points and Elton Brand compiled 23 points and 13 rebounds for the Clippers.

Brunson added 10 assists to help Los Angeles rebound from blowing a 21-point third-quarter lead.

Brunson began overtime with a three-pointer and followed with a jumper to extend the Clippers’ edge to five. After the teams traded baskets, Brunson nailed back-to-back shots from beyond the arc to put Los Angeles in front 94-83 with 1:18 left.

The Clippers played without leading scorer Corey Maggette and starting point guard Marko Jaric. Maggette sat out with an injured groin and Jaric was suffering from a strained right foot.

LA also placed guard Kerry Kittles on the injured list Tuesday with a back injury, his second stint on the IL this season. Kittles has played in just five games due to knee and back problems.

The Clippers are off until Sunday when they will visit the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center.