34.6 -- The Clippers shooting percentage from the floor, as the Sonics did a nice job defensively in a 95-88 win.

18 and 17 -- The number of points (18) and rebounds (17) for Nick Collison, as he earned his third double-double of the year in his return back from a broken nose..

5 -- The number of players Seattle had in double figures, as the Sonics had balanced scoring tonight.

18-- Seattle’s largest lead of the night.

49-39 -- Seattle's rebound advantage over the Clippers, one of the better rebounding teams in the league.

Boxscore -- Check it out here.

Durant watch -- Durant rebounded from his worst game of the season, a six-point effort against Golden State, to post solid numbers against the Clippers. Durant finished with 18 points and seven rebounds, and shot 7-of-8 from the foul line.

Did you see that? -- Damien Wilkins banked home a 3-pointer with the shot clock winding down, and backpedaled down the court with a smile on his face.

“What do you mean, I called that,” quipped Wilkins afterward. “I don’t know how that went in to be honest with you, but I’m glad it did.”

Overheard -- “We’re getting hammered out there.” Los Angeles coach Mike Dunleavy pleading his case in the second half as the Sonics ran away from the Clippers. Dunleavy felt his big man Chris Kaman wasn’t getting any calls in the second half. After totaling 15 points and 10 rebounds in the first half, Kaman notched four points and four rebounds in the second half.

Final take -- This game was set-up for a Sonic win with the Clippers having to travel from Los Angeles and playing in the second game of a back-to-back. And Seattle made it happen with a balanced scoring attack offensively and solid effort defensively that kept the Clippers from lighting up the scoreboard from beyond the arc.

Collison’s effort after taking a week off was particularly impressive.

Said Carlesimo: “Getting Nick back was enormous. That’s Nick’s best game all year, and obviously he was fresh. He did everything.”

Earl was solid at point, playing 37 minutes and finishing with 10 points and six assists. He was backed up by Mickael Gelabale, who also played well in his first time at point guard, finishing with three assists in 11 minutes.

Seattle has a chance to finish its home stand at 3-4 with a win Friday against Milwaukee. It would be 3-5 overall if you count the game at Los Angeles against the Lakers. The Sonics hit the road on Sunday, beginning a five-game trip at New Orleans.

Listen to Carlesimo talk about the game here.