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LOS ANGELES -- Jordan McLaughlin really didnt mind seeing No. 24 Southern California pushed to the limit by a big underdog.McLaughlin scored 19 points, including a go-ahead floater in the lane with 48 seconds left, and USC remained undefeated with an 82-77 comeback victory over Troy on Saturday night.This was good for our young guys to get a game like this with conference coming up, McLaughlin said. It will help us mature.Southern California (10-0) has its best start since going 16-0 to open the 1971 season. It remains one of two undefeated Pac-12 schools, along with UCLA, which beat Ohio State on Saturday to improve to 12-0.With the shot clock winding down in the final minute, McLaughlin drove into the lane, created separation and put a soft shot over two defenders to give USC the lead for good.Down the stretch, I feel like nine times out of 10 Ill make the right play, McLaughlin said. Coach has always had confidence in me. Thats why I came here.USC coach Andy Enfield said McLaughlins go-ahead basket was a perfect example of the maturity hes developed over the past two-plus seasons.Jordan is playing at such a high level for us, Enfield said. This year, hes taken it to another level. The last three, four weeks, hes playing as good as any point guard in the nation. Thats why were 10-0. It all starts with him.Chimezie Metu added 18 points and eight rebounds, Elijah Stewart had 11 points and Nick Rakocevic 10.We came out slow, Metu said. But we picked up our defensive intensity down the stretch and got some stops.Wesley Person had 19 points to lead Troy (6-5). Jordan Vonardo added 17 points and eight rebounds, and Kevin Baker had 15 points. It has won three straightAfter a pair of USC blocks and a Troy turnover, McLaughlin added two free throws with 13 seconds left. DeAnthony Felton added a free throw with 3 seconds left for the final margin.For us to be 10-0 with our lack of experience, to be without Bennie Boatwright, Im so proud of our players, Enfield said. Weve got a long way to go. Weve still got a lot of things to improve. Its a long season and there will be games like this.Trailing most of the way and by as many as 10 points, Southern California took a 70-68 lead on Stewarts 3-pointer with 4:58 to play.Metu hit a jumper in the lane and then made one of two free throws to pull USC even at 77 after Jeremy Hollimons three-pointer with 1:16 left had given Troy a 77-74 lead.Up 40-38 at half, Troy reeled off a 10-2 spurt, opening its biggest lead 50-40 on a free throw by DeVon Walker with 16:45 to play. Troy led 60-51 on Walkers layup with 12:35 to play.BIG PICTURE:Troy: Person is the son of former NBA player Wesley Person and nephew of former NBA player Chuck Person. The Trojans lost for the first time this season after leading at halftime. Saturday nights game marked the first time the Trojans played a Top 25 team since playing at No. 17 Mississippi State on Dec. 10, 2011.Southern California: This was the first time this season the Trojans trailed at half. USC won its 17th consecutive nonconference game at the Galen Center. Seven of their 10 wins this season have come on their home floor. USC played its third straight game without sophomore forward Boatwright, expected to be out six weeks with a sprained left knee injured on Nov. 30 against San Diego.UP NEXT:Troy: At Wyoming on Monday night.Southern California: Host Cornell on Monday night. Arian Foster Womens Jersey . - Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie never doubted he would bring back coach Dennis Allen for a third year despite back-to-back 4-12 records. Andre Johnson Youth Jersey . They were putting most of their energy into a record-setting offensive display. http://www.officialhoustontexanspro.com/Deshaun-watson-texans-jersey/ . 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Theyll venture into the home of the NBAs best team this season, and one of the best early season clubs ever to take the floor.The Clippers (11-2) extended the best start in franchise history with a 121-115 road victory at the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. They took control early, led by 20 points early in the fourth quarter and held off a furious Sacramento rally.But for a team outscoring opponents by an average of 14.2 points per game this season, among the best 10 teams in NBA history through 13 contests, it was not a result that made them happy.No question, guard Chris Paul said. Its nice to look at film of a game and see what you did wrong and still be able to talk about a win. But we expect to be better that that.The Bulls (8-4) have been better than anticipated during the seasons first month, but whether its a springboard to better things remains to be seen.The early results have been encouraging. Chicago has won its past four by an average of 14 points per game, leads the NBA in rebounding and is sixth in preventing opponents from scoring.In doing so, theyve taken some heat off second-year coach Fred Hoiberg, who survived a tumultuous debut campaign in 2015-16 that ended with only 42 victories and Chicago watching the playoffs.Theres greaat accountability in the locker room with these guys, Hoiberg told the Chicago Sun-Times before the teams 85-77 victory over at Utah on Thursday.dddddddddddd It starts with our veterans. ... Ive been so impressed with the way our veterans have handled things and hopefully we can keep moving in the right direction.Sixth-year guard Jimmy Butler leads the Bulls in scoring at 24.2 points per game. Free-agent acquisitions Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo have added 17.3 points and 6.5 assists per game, respectively. Rondo is questionable to play because a sprained left ankle; second-year guard Jerian Grant has started the past two games in his place.Wades presence also has healed a clubhouse that was fractured a season ago but received a facelift after the the departures of guard Derrick Rose and center Joakim Noah.I wouldnt have come here if I didnt think I could help this organization and help Jimmy, Wade told the Chicago Sun-Times. This organization to me is important. Its my childhoods favorite organization. I knew I could help from what Ive learned in this league.Chicago makes most of its hay on the boards. Theyve outrebounded opponents by an average of 49-31 this season, including 52-42 in their eight victories.Against the Clippers, theyll face a team that ranks fifth in scoring at 109.6 per game and is second in rebounds at 53.2.Clippers guard J.J. Redick will be seeking to extend his consecutive-games streak with at least one 3-pointer to 70, the longest active run in the NBA. ' ' '