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NEW ORLEANS - Eric Gordon looked a lot more like the player the Pelicans thought they were getting when he first arrived in a trade that sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2011. Ray Allen Jersey .Coincidentally or not, Gordons best performance this season came against the Clippers at a time when New Orleans needed someone to step up in All-Star Anthony Davis absence.Hitting five 3-pointers, clutch mid-range jumpers and explosive driving layups, Gordon scored a season-high 28 points and New Orleans snapped the Clippers six-game winning streak, 108-103 on Friday night.I had it going good when I first hit those couple 3s early in the game and then I attacked the rim, Gordon said. As long as I keep mixing it up like that, its going to be hard for a team to predict what Im going to do.With Davis sitting out because of his sore left groin, the Pelicans benefited from exceptional shooting from behind the 3-point line, hitting 13 of 25, and at the foul line, where they made 23 of 26 free throws, including their last 17.Ryan Anderson, starting for Davis, scored 24, including five 3s. Alexis Ajinca, playing more minutes with Davis out, had 17 points and nine rebounds to help New Orleans win for the fifth time in six games.Tyreke Evans scored 11 points and tied his season high of 12 assists for the third time in four games.I knew DeAndre Jordan wanted to block shots tonight so I just wanted to probe, get in the paint, look for Ryan, Eric, Dante (Cuningham) and those guys, Evans said. They did a good job of spacing and knocking down shots.Paul scored 24 points for Los Angeles, while Blake Griffin added 19 points. Jordan had 12 points and 15 rebounds.We let those guys get comfortable, Paul said of the Pelicans. We gave them a few dare shots early (from the perimeter), guys starting making shots and gaining confidence.New Orleans led by as many as 14 and was up 95-82 after Ajincas layup as he was fouled by Griffin with 7:38 left.But with Paul orchestrating the offence in a stadium where he became an All-Star, Los Angeles scored 12 straight points. Paul started the run with a step-back jumper. He added a floater and two 3s, the second making it 95-94.Gordon ended the surge with his fifth 3. He added a tough 16-foot fade-away over JJ Redick and got another 16-footer to fall, making it 106-100.Gordon was injured for much of his first two seasons in New Orleans. Then he began deferring more as Davis emerged as the Pelicans franchise player. But the veteran guard said he still has the mindset that he can take over if needed.Ive been put in this position many times, Gordon said. I tried to just make the right plays at the end of the game, so it was good for me to knock down those couple shots.The Pelicans outrebounded the Clippers 51-38, with 14 coming on the offensive end. Cunningham grabbed 12 rebounds.They pushed us around, Griffin said. They played how they wanted to play. We came out and didnt play with any energy and didnt play with any passion. We were just bad all around.___TIP-INSClippers: Los Angeles fell to 1-1 on its eight-game road trip. ... The Clippers were 7 of 28 from 3-point range and 12 of 17 on free throws. ... Crawford was 1 of 6 on 3s. The one he made gave him 1,787 for his career, tied for eighth all-time with Rashard Lewis. ...The Clippers finished the game with a 54-34 advantage in points inside and led 54-53 at halftime. Redick scored 12 after missing the previous game because of back spasms, but missed all five of his 3-point attempts.Pelicans: New Orleans improved to 16-6 at home. ... New Orleans won for the first time in five years (Jan. 22, 2010) when making at least six fewer field goals than their opponent.UP NEXT:Clippers: Visit San Antonio on Saturday.Magic: Host Atlanta on Monday. Larry Bird Jersey .Carla Fontes hadnt cut her hair since intermediate school, but her coach at Waiakea High School, Stan Haraguchi, thought the locks flowing below her waist were interfering with the sport. Bill Sharman Jersey . Old times for a defence that has looked just plain old recently? "No," safety Ryan Clark said. "We used to be much better than that. https://www.cheapceltics.com/402n-paul-pierce-jersey-celtics.html . The Bulls seem to be getting along fine without him. D.J. Augustin scored 27 points in a start for Kirk Hinrich and Taj Gibson matched a career high with 26 filling in for Carlos Boozer as the Bulls improved to 7-2 since trading the popular Deng with a 98-87 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.Harry Forrester says he is delighted Rangers have shown faith in him after signing a new three-year deal with the Championship winners. The attacking midfielder has impressed since joining from Doncaster Rovers in the winter on an initial six-month deal, scoring five goals in 16 games.Ibrox manager Mark Warburton confirmed recently that talks with the 25-year-old were under way, and an agreement has now been reached. It feels brilliant. When I came here in January, my aim was to be here longer than six months. They offered me three years which is a good show of faith on their behalf, said Forrester.At first it was a slow start for myself, catching up with the boys on fitness and the team were doing so well. I wasnt playing at my previous club, so I had to catch up on fitness and sharpness.And then coming to Rangers is pressure in itself. You have 50,000 every week cheering you on. They support you but its a bit of pressure. But of late I have come into the team and hopefully I can stay in the team. Rangers Harry Forrester celebrates as Peterheads Ally Gilchrist scores a own goal. The manager has just told me to keep going, I have settled in well but I have got to kick on again. Its not going to bee easy next year and I will go away this summer and work hard. Boston Celtics Pro Shop. .He (Warburton) has been instrumental. If it wasnt for him I wouldnt be here now. For him to believe in me, to believe I could cope with Rangers, it gave me a lot of confidence and hopefully I can continue to impress.I just wanted to come up and do myself justice. I didnt want to let myself down or let the gaffer down. Its up to me to kick on again. Forrester credits Warburton for success of move north Forrester is confident of Rangers chances in the Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic this Sunday, live on Sky Sports, following their impressive 4-0 victory over Dundee in the previous round.We got off to a flying start and it was against Premiership opposition. That gave us belief that we can mix it up there with the league above and we believe we can get something out the game, said Forrester.We believe in the dressing room. We talk day in, day out. We have to keep improving but its a good test for us on Sunday. Also See: Rangers video Rangers fixtures Rangers stats Sky Bet Club ' ' '