Jamal Crawford scored 32 points in the Clippers’ 119-117 loss Thursday night at Oklahoma City. The Clippers, mind you, nearly won without starters Chris Paul, J.J. Redick and DeAndre Jordan, who were being rested. That’s not to mention Blake Griffin again was out, though he is slated to return Sunday at home against Washington.
As good as Crawford was — he was 10 of 20 from the field, 5 of 8 from 3-point range and doled out seven assists — Austin Rivers was at least as good.
Rivers also scored 32 points. He shot 12 of 19 — a magnificent 7 of 9 from deep.