The Clippers shot just 41 percent from the field – 10 percent (1 of 10) from 3-point range – in the first half at Washington and the Wizards hold a 57-42 lead at halftime.

DeAndre Jordan has nine points and seven rebounds for the Clippers (16-5), who have won nine games in a row. Chris Paul scored eight points and doled out three assists, but he also committed four turnovers.

The Wizards (15-6) got 11 points apiece from Kris Humphries and Bradley Beal in the half and John Wall scored 10 points and had six assists.

Washington shot 51.2 percent from the field, a whopping 75 percent (6 of 8) from beyond the arc.

Clippers backup post Spencer Hawes sustained what appeared to be a left knee injury.