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LOS ANGELES -- Blake Griffin scored 22 of his 37 points in the first quarter and made 14 of 16 shots before fouling out, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Phoenix Suns 112-105 on Monday night for their eighth straight victory. Bob Horner Braves Jersey . Darren Collison scored 20 points and Chris Paul added 17 points and 11 assists for the Pacific Division leaders, who were 55.1 per cent from the field and improved to 23-1 when shooting at least 50 per cent. Goran Dragic had 23 points and five assists during a foul-plagued 33 minutes for the Suns, who slipped a half-game behind idle Memphis for the eighth and final Western Conference playoff spot and are 1 1-2 behind Dallas. Phoenix hasnt made the post-season since 2010 under coach Alvin Gentry, now a Clippers associate head coach. Gerald Green, who had a career-high 41 points for the Suns in last Thursdays 128-122 win over Oklahoma City, finished with 16 points after averaging 23.4 over his previous 13 games. Miles Plumlee, playing his second game after missing the previous two because of a sprained right knee, had 12 points and nine rebounds as all five Suns starters scored in double figures. Dragic came in averaging 20.5 points, third in the league among point guards behind Stephen Curry (23.5) and Kyrie Irving (21.5). But he picked up his third foul 2 minutes into the second quarter and wasnt a factor until the fourth, when the Suns rallied from a 19-point deficit with 8:11 remaining and got it down to 109-105 on Dragics layup with 32.5 seconds to play. But that was as close as they got, as Matt Barnes made three of four free throws to close it out. Barnes finished with 13 points, just six days after scoring a season-high 28 -- including six 3-pointers -- and making 12 of his first 13 shots in the Clippers 104-96 win at Phoenix. Things got testy with 5:28 remaining, as Griffin and P.J. Tucker began wrestling on the floor after they jockeyed for position in the paint on a missed 3-point shot by Barnes and Griffin fell on top of Tucker. The two had to be separated, and the game was delayed while referees Bennie Adams, Jason Phillips and Matt Boland examined the video monitor to sort it all out. Tucker was charged with a loose ball foul and then ejected, while Griffin stayed in the game. But not for long. Griffin picked up his sixth foul on a charge under the basket with 3:23 remaining and the Clippers ahead 105-95. Dragic made a pair of driving layups 28 seconds apart to slice the margin to 105-99 with 2:21 to go. But Paul responded with a 16-foot bank shot and two free throws for an eight-point cushion with 1:21 left. The Suns trailed by as many as 25 after Pauls 17-footer extended the Clippers margin to 77-72 with 7:14 left in the third quarter. Barnes hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to give the Clippers a 90-76 lead heading into the fourth. Griffin sat the final 1:03 of the third after picking up his fourth foul, then reported back in with 7:04 remaining and the Los Angeles leading 103-85. The Clippers, who came in averaging a league-best 107.8 points, led 62-45 at halftime by virtue of Griffins 29 points and 11 each by Collison and newly acquired Danny Granger, who had 14 off the bench. They built a 34-23 lead through one quarter after Griffin went 8 for 9 from the field and made all six of his free throws. Griffin came within one point of the franchise record for any quarter, shared by Randy Smith (Oct. 20, 1973 at Boston) and Baron Davis (Jan. 29, 2010 at Minnesota). NOTES: Clippers G Jamal Crawford was on the inactive list for the fourth time in five games because of a left calf strain. He tried to play through it during Saturdays win over Atlanta, but spent only 9 1-2 minutes on the court and attempted two shots -- both of which missed. "I dont know when hes coming back. I just dont know," coach Doc Rivers said. "I didnt think he looked good the other night, just running. I dont get involved very often with that stuff, but he wasnt running natural, so well just wait until hes back to playing 100 per cent." ... The Clippers have scored at 100 or more points in 16 straight home games since their loss to the Suns. Its their longest such streak since the 1983-84 season, their last one in San Diego. ... Griffin posted his 23rd consecutive game with at least 20 points, extending his career-best streak. Austin Riley Jersey . The club announced Friday that Mauro Biello will be kept on as an assistant to coach Jesse Marsch when the Impact join the MLS in 2012. Glenn Hubbard Jersey . Watch all the action unfold live on TSN and TSN Mobile TV at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt. You can also watch the game live with the debut of Wednesday Night Hockey on TSN.ca and chat throughout the game with TSN. https://www.cheapbraves.com/2223o-matt-joyce-jersey-braves.html .com) - No Sidney Crosby, no problem.DENVER - Peyton Mannings receivers played keep-away with his milestone memento and the NFLs new leader in career touchdown passes toyed with the San Francisco 49ers in the Denver Broncos 42-17 victory Sunday night.Manning went into the showdown two TDs shy of Brett Favres record of 508, and threw four touchdown passes to reach 510.Its special because of the way our team played, said Manning, who surpassed Favres mark with an 8-yard strike to Demaryius Thomas late in the second quarter.As he went to retrieve the ball, his teammates had some fun.Thomas tossed the ball over Manning to Emmanuel Sanders, who lobbed it to Wes Welker. From there, Welker dished it back to Sanders, who flipped it to Julius Thomas — all of Mannings favourite targets getting into the act.Those guys are all great athletes and my vertical leap isnt what it used to be. I havent played keep-away since I was 8 years old, Manning said. That is something I will always remember.The Broncos had actually talked about doing something like that but Manning said he was surprised his teammates went through with it.He shouldnt have been, Demaryius Thomas said, revealing that Manning actually had them practice it Friday.Its easy. You did that when you were kids, Thomas said. Its like keep the ball away from the guy in the middle.Manning said he just didnt think theyd go through with it.Im a little bit hurt by it, the fact theyre kind of picking on me, Manning feigned. Ive lost my vertical leap. Its not there anymore. My side-to-side agility is not quite as quick. So, it hurt me.Then again, Manning said he deserved to get picked on based on my non-graceful play when I tripped on the play before. So, it is probably fitting. That was pretty funny. Ill remember a lot of things about tonight, but Ill definitely remember that part of it and the fact they had the guts to go ahead and go through with it.Manning finally got the ball along with congratulations from his teammates and coaches. The souvenir wont end up on Mannings mantle, however — the Pro Football Hall of Fame has a nice spot all ready for it.After the shenanigans, a series of football dignitaries offered their kudos on the giant scoreboard, including GM John Elway, Dan Marino, Y.A. Tittle, Sonny Jurgensen, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers and of course, Favre.I want to say congratulations for breaking the touchdown record, Favre said. Im not surprised. Youve been a wonderful player and Ive enjoyed watching you play. Ive enjoyed competing against you. I wish you great success for the rest of the season and the rest of your career.Manning added a 40-yard TD throww to Demaryius Thomas after Aqib Talibs interception in the third quarter that made it 28-10, and then Demaryius Thomas set up another score with a 49-yard catch. Tyler Flowers Braves Jersey. This time, running back Ronnie Hillman darted through the line for a career-long 37-yard run that made it 35-10. He added a 1-yarder as the Broncos (5-1) discovered a ground game to go with Mannings passing prowess.Manning completed 22 of 26 passes for 318 yards with no interceptions to go with his four TD throws before taking the fourth quarter off.Im not sure what their coaches do, 49ers safety Eric Reid said. They probably dont have to do much. When hes out there on the field, he recognizes the defence and makes audibles, he does it all. Youre playing against a co-ordinator when hes out there. Hes definitely one of the best, if not the best, ever.Demaryius Thomas caught eight of Mannings throws for 171 yards, giving him an eye-popping 27 catches for 521 yards receiving and five TDs over the last three games.The 49ers (4-3) did very little right in seeing their three-game winning streak snapped. Their only real highlight was Colin Kaepernicks 4-yard TD pass to Stevie Johnson with 11 seconds left in the half brought the 49ers to 21-10.Kaepernick was sacked six times — DeMarcus Ware had three and Von Miller two.It was such a thorough thrashing that coach John Fox was able to rest his regulars late in the game, which could prove crucial with the San Diego Chargers coming to town Thursday night.Manning threw a 3-yard TD pass to Sanders on Denvers first drive and tied the record when Welker took a pass over the middle for 39 yards. Sanders score was his first in Denver, and he became the 47th player to catch a TD pass from Manning.Manning reached the milestone in his 246th regular-season game. Favre needed 302.I think Brett has always known he is one of my favourite players. He played the position with so much passion, so much toughness and great production as a quarterback, Manning said.Among those offering their congratulations on the scoreboard was Fran Tarkenton, who said, Well, Peyton, its official. Your ducks have crossed the end zone more than anybody elses. But really, congratulations. Nobody has ever played the quarterback position better than you have.Notes: 49ers C Daniel Kilgore apparently broke his left ankle in the third quarter. ... The Broncos lost LB Steven Johnson (ankle) and CB Omar Bolden (possible concussion).___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.or g and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL___Follow AP Pro Football Writer Arnie Melendrez Stapleton on Twitter: http://twitter.com/arniestapleton ' ' '