Los Angeles Clippers Team Report - November 13

(Basketball News) - Los Angeles has split its first six contests of the young campaign, including a 110-96 loss to New York on Friday night.

Corey Maggette had a game-high 29 points for the Clippers, who have alternated wins and losses in six games this season. Elton Brand added 20 points and nine rebounds for Los Angeles, which never led and fell to 1-1 on a three-game road trip.

Leading 82-72 late in the third quarter, the Knicks bridged the final two quarters with a 10-0 spurt to grab a 20-point lead. Jerome Williams’ basket early in the fourth capped the run, giving the Knicks a 92-72 cushion. The Clippers didn’t challenge down the stretch.

Chris Wilcox finished with 21 points and nine rebounds for the Clippers, who have dropped three straight and 16 of 19 in New York. Bobby Simmons had 10 points for the Clippers, who are 2-2 on the road this season.

The Clippers remain on the road to face Chicago tonight. The Clippers have won three of the last four meetings in this series over the last two seasons. However, Chicago has still won 10-of-17 and 20 of the last 28 meetings overall. The Bulls have beaten Los Angeles in seven of the last eight meetings at the United Center.