The LA Clippers, holding a 14-12 record, faced off against the Orlando Magic with a 6-20 tally in a closely contested battle at the Amway Center. The final score read 116-111 in favor of the home team.

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 7: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers dribbles the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on December 7, 2022 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Clippers started strong, outscoring the Magic 32-14 in the first quarter. However, momentum shifted as they were held to just 17 points in the second period while Orlando rallied with 26 points. The third quarter saw an improved performance from the Clippers with 29 points but was overshadowed by Orlando's robust 31-point effort. In a nail-biting fourth quarter, both teams scored over twenty points each, pushing the game into overtime where Orlando secured their victory with an additional seventeen points to twelve from LA.

Despite falling short on overall score, there were notable performances from the Clippers' roster. They recorded nine blocks and three steals during this intense matchup. Assists were another area where they excelled; distributing twenty-six assists throughout the game showed their commitment to teamwork and offensive coordination.

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 7: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers shoots a three point basket during the game against the Orlando Magic on December 7, 2022 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

The bench contributed significantly as well with thirty-nine bench points indicating depth in their lineup. The biggest lead for them was eighteen points which demonstrated periods of dominance during playtime that lasted for nearly forty-five minutes of game time.

Rebounding was also a strength for them as they grabbed sixty-three rebounds including seventeen offensive boards which led to fifteen second-chance points – showcasing their tenacity on both ends of the court.

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 7: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers shoots the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on December 7, 2022 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Offensively, they attempted ninety-five field goals making thirty-nine for a forty-one percent shooting rate and went twenty-four for fifty-four on two-point attempts resulting in forty-four percent accuracy inside. From beyond the arc, fifteen out of forty-one attempts found their mark giving them about thirty-seven percent success rate from three-point land.

Free throws were another story; eighteen free throws made out of twenty-six attempts translated into sixty-nine percent efficiency at charity stripe which could have been better considering it was an overtime game.

In terms of paint control, they scored forty out of seventy-four possible paint-points showing more than half success rate when driving towards basket or executing close-range shots.

On defense side though there is room for improvement as defensive rating stood at approximately one hundred ten while allowing one hundred sixteen opponent's point against them – indicating that tightening up defense could be key moving forward especially since they managed only three steals compared to eight by Magic who also capitalized scoring twenty-nine off turnovers compared to sixteen by Clippers.

Looking ahead after this hard-fought contest against Orlando Magic at Amway Center; fans can catch next action when LA Clippers take on Miami Heat at Kaseya Center located in Miami Florida scheduled on December 8th starting at seven-thirty PM Eastern Time broadcasted nationally via NBA TV channel two hundred sixteen or locally through BSSUN channel six hundred fifty-three and BSSC channel six hundred ninety-three respectively ensuring no fan misses any live action regardless where they are.

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