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<p>With Chris Paul returning to form in his last game, the Los Angeles Clippers look to end their Grammys road trip on a positive note.</p><p>It may not be easy, however, against a Philadelphia 76ers team that has gotten back on track during its eight-game homestand.</p><p>The Clippers will try to wrap up their season-long eight-game trip with back-to-back wins on Monday night when they visit the resurgent 76ers.</p><p>After losing three of its first four on the annual swing, Los Angeles (36-17) has won two of three - including a 102-88 victory at New York on Sunday.</p><p>Jamal Crawford came off the bench to lead the way with 27 points on 12-of-22 shooting, while Blake Griffin contributed 17 and 12 rebounds for the Clippers.</p><p>In his second game back after missing 12 of the previous 14 because of a bruised right kneecap, Chris Paul added 25 and seven assists in 29 minutes against the Knicks.</p><p>"Jamal, Chris, Blake, I mean everybody, it was a team effort. Everybody stepped up at some point,'' coach Vinny Del Negro said
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