LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20 (Ticker) -- The freewheeling style of Don Nelson
has taken effect with the Golden State Warriors, who are
unbeaten in the preseason.
Dajuan Wagner scored 23 points to lead six players in double
figures as the Warriors posted a 116-106 victory over the Los
Angeles Clippers.
Golden State, which averaged 98.5 points per game last season,
has scored at least 112 points in each of its five preseason
wins.
Ike Diogu scored 16 points and Matt Barnes, Anthony Roberson,
Monta Ellis and Mickael Pietrus each added 15 for the Warriors,
who shot 54 percent (43-of-79) from the field.
The Clippers held an 87-86 lead entering the fourth quarter but
were outscored, 15-4, to open the period. Los Angeles shot 43
percent (39-of-90) from the field but made just seven baskets in
the final period.
Yaroslav Korolev made five 3-pointers and scored 25 points and
Jawad Williams added 17 for the Clippers. Tim Thomas scored 15
points, all in the third quarter.
Starters Baron Davis, Jason Richardson and Troy Murphy continue
to nurse minor injuries and did not suit up for the Warriors.
Elton Brand, Cuttino Mobley and Shaun Livingston, who combined
for 57 points Thursday, did not play for Los Angeles. Sam Cassell (right calf) and Chris Kaman (left hamstring) also sat
out.
Both teams won Thursday night to open the annual Lakers Shootout
at the Staples Center. The Clippers edged the crosstown
Lakers, 91-90, after the Warriors defeated the New Orleans
Hornets, 112-103.

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