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The Clippers’ five-game trip ends tonight with an exhibition game against the Orlando Magic at the Ice Palace in Tampa, Fla. All things considered, it’s been a good trip, with the team winning three consecutive after a lackluster loss in the first game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Coach Alvin Gentry has not used his top players in crunch time, yet the Clippers have had solid fourth quarters in victories over Dallas, Chicago and Cleveland.