NBA: LA Clippers 94, New Orleans 89

LOS ANGELES, April 17 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Clippers won their final game of the season 94-89 over the New Orleans Hornets Saturday night at the Staples Center.

Bobby Simmons scored 21 points, while Elton Brand had 20 points and Marko Jaric got 15 points for the Clippers.

J.R. Smith and Dan Dickau each scored 17 points for New Orleans, while Lee Nailon had 16 points.