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After the Clippers lost to injury-ravaged Portland last week, they got another chance only five days later.
This time, the Clippers exploited the opportunity.
Led by the offense of Eric Gordon and Chris Kaman, along with the defense of Marcus Camby, the Clippers beat the Trail Blazers, 105-95, Monday night at Staples Center.
The victory in front of an announced crowd of 15,104 gave the Clippers (15-18) their first win of the new year, ended a string of four consecutive losses to Portland and gave the team a smidge of momentum heading into Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Gordon scored three points in the first half but came alive in the second, ending with 19. Kaman had 20.
Camby, already one of the NBA's league leaders in defense, had three blocked shots, 15 rebounds and six assists.
The Clippers needed a strong second half after they appeared intent on beating themselves in the first half when they committed a whopping 13 turnovers -- six by Baron Davis alone -- compared with seven...