NBA: LA Clippers 91, New Jersey 82

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Chris Kaman and Tim Thomas each scored 18 points Tuesday, carrying the Los Angeles Clippers to a 91-82 win over the New Jersey Nets.

The Clippers also got 13 points and 10 rebounds from Corey Maggette, and 11 points from Dan Dickau. KIaman also had 14 rebounds.

Richard Jefferson scored 21 points, Vince Carter added 16 points, and Jason Kidd had 11 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for New Jersey, which suffered its fourth straight loss. Malik Allen scored all 14 of his points in the first half for New Jersey, losers in three straight at home and four in a row overall.