By Larry Fine
NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Jordan Farmer sank a last-second three-pointer to lift the New Jersey Nets to a 101-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday as the visitors missed a chance to leapfrog city rivals the Lakers.
The Nets, who were just 3-13 at home this season, forged an 18-point advantage in the third quarter and held off a fierce fightback by the Clippers, led by high-flying forward Blake Griffin and hot-shooting guard Randy Foye to score the upset.
Farmar's clutch three-pointer deprived the Clippers (22-15) a chance of taking a the Pacific Division lead from the Lakers (23-16), who were upset by 106-101 the Washington Wizards after squandering a 21-point lead in the third quarter.
Point guard Williams led the Nets (13-27) with 21 points, while Griffin paced the Clippers with 28 points.
(Reporting by Larry Fine; Editing by John O'Brien)
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