
That appears to be the Los Angeles Clippers' mantra now that they'll be facing extended time without All-Star point guard Chris Paul. Darren Collison scored 19 of his 21 points in the first half and had seven assists in his second start at the point since Paul's injury, leading the Clippers to a 101-81 rout of the Orlando Magic on Monday night. ''You can't replace Chris Paul. When you're aggressive, then you start to see the openings for your teammates and get them the ball.'' Paul, who separated his right shoulder in Friday's win at Dallas and is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks, sat behind the Clippers' bench in a suit and tie while Collison unselfishly orchestrated things without a hitch against the last-place team in the Southeast Division.
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