(My Sportsbook) - Two of the NBA's also-rans close up shop Wednesday when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit Hollywood to take on the lowly Los Angeles Clippers in the season finale for both clubs. Three of LA's 19 wins this season have come against the Thunder and the Clips will be aiming to sweep the season series tonight. Los Angeles lost for the eighth time in nine tries Monday in Salt Lake City when Carlos Boozer scored 20 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Utah Jazz snapped a three-game losing streak by blowing out the Clippers, 106-85, at EnergySolutions Arena. Marcus Camby had 17 points and 10 rebounds for LA, while DeAndre Jordan scored 16 and had 11 rebounds in the loss. The Thunder, meanwhile, were blown out in Portland on Monday when Travis Outlaw poured in 21 points and grabbed five rebounds, as the playoff-bound Trail Blazers pounded Oklahoma City, 113-83, at the Rose Garden. The Thunder were paced by Earl Watson, who finished with 16 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Russell Westbrook ended with 15 points and seven helpers for Oklahoma City, which has lost six of its past seven contests. Nenad Krstic had 11 points and seven boards, while Kevin Durant finished with 10 points in defeat. |
