Call It Early Momentum

TAMPA, Fla.--Quentin Richardson scored 21 points as the Clippers extended their exhibition winning streak to four games with a 105-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday.

Obinna Ekezie had 17 points for the Clippers, who have scored at least 100 points in five consecutive games.

Orlando got 25 points from reserve Troy Hudson. Steven Hunter added 19.

The starters from both teams played sparingly in the game originally scheduled for Mexico City.

Six exhibition games were scheduled for international sites but were canceled by the NBA after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Orlando guard Tracy McGrady missed his third consecutive game because of a sore lower back.

Forward Horace Grant was back in the starting lineup after missing one game because of back spasms.

Clipper forward Corey Maggette sat out his second consecutive game because of a sprained left ankle.

Jeff McInnis had 10 points as the Clippers took a 24-15 lead after one quarter.

Despite 16 points from Hunter in the second period, the Magic trailed, 57-43, at halftime.

The Magic, keyed by Hudson’s three-pointer, opened the fourth quarter with a 12-2 run to make it 90-79 with 9:40 left.