The L.A. Clippers would roll into Cleveland to battle the NBA champion Cavaliers. The team from the city of Angels, fancies themselves as a championship-level squad, and got off to a great start to the season, but have hit the skids, dropping their last three games.

NBA: L.A. Clippers 113 - Cleveland 94

L.A.  wanted to prove they have the pedigree to win a title, a road victory over LeBron James and the Cavs would be necessary.

The Cavs had not lost at home all year, and grab the lead early as LBJ finds Kevin Love.

But the Clips start to get hot from the outside -- Chris Paul hitting the deep three -- as the visitors go in front.

Then it is J-J Redick to give his side an 8-point lead at recess.

The Clips shooting guard would have 23 as the visitors open up a 16 point lead.

En route to a 19-point win -- and snap a three-game slide.

In other games. Houston and Golden State needed double overtime to settle things. Marc Gasol nailed two free-throws in the final seconds to help Memphis edge Orlando. Miami was 1-point better than Utah. Charlotte doomed Dallas to their tenth loss in 11 games. Giannis Antetokoumpo went for 23 points in Milwaukee's victory over Brooklyn.