Column: Missing Kawhi Leonard almost cost Clippers in Game 1
8 months ago

Column: Missing Kawhi Leonard almost cost Clippers in Game 1

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard missed his nonth consecutive game on Sunday. As well as James Harden played in the first half, as big as Paul George came up in a two-minute stretch midway through the fourth quarter, the Clippers were missing something. Clippers Without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers handle Mavericks in Game 1 All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard missed his ninth straight game but the Clippers built a 29-point lead in third quarter to beat Dallas in series opener. But I still think we have enough to continue to push forward and win games when we need to.” George, who scored 22 points, was one of the primary reasons the Clippers won Sunday.

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James Harden scores 41 as Clippers blow out Jazz amid optimism about Kawhi Leonard
1 week, 1 day ago

James Harden scores 41 as Clippers blow out Jazz amid optimism about Kawhi Leonard

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden, right, drives on Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton in the first half of the Clippers 144-107 win Monday at the Intuit Dome. Before the Clippers’ 144-107 win over the Utah Jazz at the Intuit Dome on Monday night, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue was asked about the team’s practice plans for Leonard and whether he would join …

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard returns to practice in limited role
2 weeks ago

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard returns to practice in limited role

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard last played in a game on April 26 in Game 3 of a playoff series against Dallas. But at the end of the day, we want what’s best for him.” It was Leonard’s first practice with the Clippers since last season as he recovers from a right knee injury. “He’s not playing this week,” Lue said, …

Clippers fend off Stephen Curry-led Warriors comeback in thrilling victory
1 month ago

Clippers fend off Stephen Curry-led Warriors comeback in thrilling victory

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Kyle Anderson during the first half of the Clippers’ 102-99 win at the Intuit Dome on Monday night. The top two sharpshooters in NBA history squared off Monday night — Clippers three-point king James Harden and Golden State long-distance wonder Stephen Curry — bringing a high level of excitement to …

Clippers subjected Kawhi Leonard to ‘unsafe and illegal treatment,’ ex-trainer says
2 months ago

Clippers subjected Kawhi Leonard to ‘unsafe and illegal treatment,’ ex-trainer says

LA Times  

In 2021, an injured Kawhi Leonard looks on from the bench as the Clippers play the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. The lawsuit says the Clippers began their pursuit of Leonard — using Shelton as an intermediary — in 2017, two years before Leonard joined the team. Following a devastating ankle injury for Leonard during the Western Conference finals …

Clippers ‘not sure’ if Kawhi Leonard will be healthy by start of season
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers ‘not sure’ if Kawhi Leonard will be healthy by start of season

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, center, sits on the bench during a preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets in Oceanside on Tuesday. The Clippers aren’t sure whether Leonard will be healthy enough to play in the team’s regular-season opener Oct. 23. The Clippers finished practice Thursday at Intuit Dome and were preparing to leave for their preseason game against Portland in …

Clippers' Leonard: Optimism Despite Knee Concerns for Opening Night
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers' Leonard: Optimism Despite Knee Concerns for Opening Night

Associated Press  

Kawhi Leonard is planning to be in the Los Angeles Clippers' lineup for opening night unless his balky right knee prevents him from inaugurating the team's new arena. The health of their superstar once again looms large after Leonard was limited to two postseason games last season because of inflammation in a knee that has been surgically repaired twice. He …

Clippers say they wanted Kawhi Leonard on US basketball team for Paris Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Clippers say they wanted Kawhi Leonard on US basketball team for Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Los Angeles Clippers had no problem with Kawhi Leonard playing for the U.S. in the Paris Olympics this summer and wanted him to remain on the team, general manager Lawrence Frank said Monday. USA Basketball removed Leonard — whose NBA season was disrupted at the end because of a knee problem — from its roster last …

Kawhi Leonard was not surprised that Paul George left the Clippers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard was not surprised that Paul George left the Clippers

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, taking part in a Team USA practice on Sunday in Las Vegas, has looked “pretty good” during training camps considering he just returned from injury. Kawhi Leonard sat in chair and peered down at reporters after Team USA practice Tuesday, looking uninterested but at least willing to talk about Paul George leaving the Clippers, saying it …

Eliminated by Mavericks, Clippers have a number of offseason questions to address
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Eliminated by Mavericks, Clippers have a number of offseason questions to address

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden drives against Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving during the first half of the Clippers’ season-ending loss in Game 6 on Friday night. So Ballmer’s decision to talk to players after their season-ending loss meant “a lot” to the team, Lue said. I haven’t even thought about it.” The Clippers expect Lue to be the coach for a …

Clippers on brink of playoff elimination after losing Game 5 to Mavericks
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers on brink of playoff elimination after losing Game 5 to Mavericks

LA Times  

The winner of Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series Wednesday night was going to be one step away from advancing. “We just didn’t play well, all around,” Clippers coach Ty Lue said. And, so, we’ll be better for Game 6.” Game 6 is Friday night in Dallas, the same site where the Clippers won Game 4 on Sunday …

Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Clippers' Game 5 vs Mavericks
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Clippers' Game 5 vs Mavericks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 5 of the Los Angeles Clippers’ tight first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night due to right knee inflammation. Leonard missed Game 1 and Game 4 of the series after missing the final eight games of the regular season with right knee pain. AP AUDIO: Kawhi Leonard ruled out for …

Kawhi Leonard ruled out with knee issue as Clippers win without him again to even series with Mavs
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard ruled out with knee issue as Clippers win without him again to even series with Mavs

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was ruled out of Sunday’s Game 4 of a first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks, with no timetable for his return from right knee inflammation. “When you watch him play, it was very obvious that is not Kawhi Leonard,” team president Lawrence Frank said before the game, calling the injury “tricky.” Frank …

James Harden closes Game 4 victory as Clippers even series with Mavericks
7 months, 3 weeks ago

James Harden closes Game 4 victory as Clippers even series with Mavericks

LA Times  

James Harden scored 13 of the Clippers’ final 18 points in a Game 4 win over the Mavericks on Sunday afternoon in Dallas. And so, it’s pretty simple for me.” Perhaps, but the game turned tenuous when the Clippers’ big lead turned into a 105-104 deficit with 2:14 left after Kyrie Irving scored over three Clippers’ defenders. “He’s extremely disappointed …

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard questionable for Game 4 vs. Mavericks
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard questionable for Game 4 vs. Mavericks

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, trying to cut off a drive by Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, played less than 25 minutes during Game 3 on Friday. Kawhi Leonard eased his way onto the American Airlines Center court Saturday afternoon, his sneakers in hand and a thin white device on his swollen right knee that has left the Clippers’ best player listed …

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers struggle again in Game 3 loss to the Mavericks
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers struggle again in Game 3 loss to the Mavericks

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, trying to drive past Mavericks forward P.J. Leonard was listed as questionable because of right knee inflammation for Game 3, and though he started Friday night, he rarely looked sharp during the Clippers’ 101-90 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Leonard said his knee “just didn’t respond the way we wanted” after he …

Clippers glad to have Kawhi Leonard back, but will he play more in Game 3?
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Clippers glad to have Kawhi Leonard back, but will he play more in Game 3?

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard drives past Dallas guard Kyrie Irving during the Clippers’ loss in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Mavericks on Tuesday. Lue said Leonard didn’t have any issues with his knee after playing 34:55 in Game 2 of the Western Conference playoffs Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks. So now, the question is whether Lue …

Clippers need a better version of Kawhi Leonard to win Game 3
8 months ago

Clippers need a better version of Kawhi Leonard to win Game 3

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard loses control of the ball while guarded by Luka Doncic in Game 2. The Clippers lost Game 2 to the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena and in the process lost the home-court advantage in the Western Conference best-of-seven playoff series that’s now tied at 1-1. “Win Game 3,” Lue said late Tuesday night after his crew’s …

Column: Despite Game 2 loss, Clippers clearly need Kawhi Leonard to have any title hopes
8 months ago

Column: Despite Game 2 loss, Clippers clearly need Kawhi Leonard to have any title hopes

LA Times  

The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard is introduced at the start of Tuesday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena. Asked about where he was from a conditioning standpoint, Leonard replied, “It’s my first game in like 20-something days, but I don’t know. “The last few weeks, I haven’t been on the floor, so last couple days, it felt great and …

Kawhi Leonard returns but Clippers drop Game 2 to the Mavericks
8 months ago

Kawhi Leonard returns but Clippers drop Game 2 to the Mavericks

LA Times  

They finally are whole, the return of Kawhi Leonard from right knee inflammation that kept the Clippers’ best player out for 23 days making them complete. But for the Clippers to defeat the Dallas Mavericks again in a Western Conference playoff series, Leonard was going to need his teammates to carry most of the weight until he gets his game …

Without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers handle Mavericks in Game 1
8 months ago

Without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers handle Mavericks in Game 1

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden celebrates with Paul George after scoring against the Mavericks in Game 1 on Sunday. The inflammation in Kawhi Leonard’s right knee kept him out of the Clippers’ playoff opener against the Dallas Mavericks. And so Paul George, James Harden and the rest of Clippers coach Tyronn Lue’s group had to press forward without their best player. …

Clippers facing prospect of no Kawhi Leonard in playoff opener against Luka Doncic and Mavericks
8 months ago

Clippers facing prospect of no Kawhi Leonard in playoff opener against Luka Doncic and Mavericks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — It’s playoff time in the NBA, and the Los Angeles Clippers have four potential Hall of Famers on their roster. “They’re going to score the basketball,” Clippers guard James Harden said, “but make it as difficult as you can possession by possession.” The Clippers took two of three from Dallas this season. “I think we’re good when …

Kawhi Leonard’s status still uncertain day before Clippers’ playoff opener
8 months ago

Kawhi Leonard’s status still uncertain day before Clippers’ playoff opener

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard last played in a game March 31 before inflammation in his right knee forced him to sit out the last eight regular-season games. Leonard’s teammate, Paul George, in his session with reporters before Saturday’s practice, said, “I do think at some point he’ll be with us.” Lue was asked for some clarity on the inflammation in …

Kawhi Leonard practices with Clippers, but status for Game 1 is unclear
8 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard practices with Clippers, but status for Game 1 is unclear

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard sat out eight consecutive games at the end of the regular season and it’s unclear if he’ll be ready to play in the first-round playoff series opener Sunday. “But he’s going to be a part of practice.” Lue was asked how much Leonard could participate. Leonard is the Clippers’ best player, has won two NBA championships …

Clippers will face Mavericks in first round, but will Kawhi Leonard play?
8 months, 1 week ago

Clippers will face Mavericks in first round, but will Kawhi Leonard play?

LA Times  

Clippers guard Amir Coffey puts up a shot during a 110-109 loss to the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night. With the Dallas Mavericks losing to the Detroit Pistons, the Clippers already knew before their 110-109 loss to the Utah Jazz that they had clinched the fourth seed in the Western Conference and will play the Mavericks in …

Without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers end trip on disappointing note
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers end trip on disappointing note

LA Times  

Clippers guard Norman Powell, who started in place of Kawhi Leonard, shoots over De’Aaron Fox in the first half. More so, Kings center Domantas Sabonis was a force the Clippers couldn’t stop, his all-around play leaving him one assist from a triple-double with 22 points, 20 rebounds and nine assists. Lue said they “hope” Leonard can return to play Thursday …

Kawhi Leonard to miss game against Kings because of sore knee
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard to miss game against Kings because of sore knee

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard returned to Los Angeles on Monday to receive treatment on his sore right knee. Clippers All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has a sore right knee and will miss the game Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings, coach Tyronn Lue told reporters at the team’s shoot-around earlier in the day. “But yesterday was when we found out.” Lue …

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George make key shots late in Clippers’ win over Magic
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George make key shots late in Clippers’ win over Magic

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, tries to block a layup by Magic forward Paolo Banchero during the first half Friday night in Orando, Fla. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George hit decisive jump shots in the final seconds to lead the Clippers to a 100-97 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Coming down the stretch, keeping our composure, coming …

Kawhi Leonard leaves Clippers’ loss early because of back spasms
9 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard leaves Clippers’ loss early because of back spasms

LA Times  

Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards gets a pass off in front of Clippers Ivica Zubac, left, and Kawhi Leonard in the first quarter. It was one thing for the Clippers to lose forward Kawhi Leonard to back spasms that forced him to leave Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night, but what upset Coach Ty Lue the most was how his team wasn’t “being …

Kawhi Leonard helps Clippers erase 20-point deficit, rally for road win over Rockets
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard helps Clippers erase 20-point deficit, rally for road win over Rockets

LA Times  

The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard drives toward the basket under pressure from the Rockets’ Dillon Brooks on Wednesday in Houston. Kawhi Leonard had 28 points, and Paul George and James Harden each scored 21 as the Clippers rallied for a 122-116 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. “Credit to them because they do have three really good scorers that …

Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell lead Clippers to win over Timberwolves
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell lead Clippers to win over Timberwolves

LA Times  

Clippers guard Norman Powell, attempting a driving layup over Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, finished with 24 points off the bench during a victory Sunday in Minneapolis. “On the road, scoring 89 points, shooting 38% from the field and to come out with a win against a very good team, just says a lot about your ballclub.” Kawhi Leonard was up …

Kawhi Leonard and Clippers pull away in final minutes to defeat Grizzlies
10 months ago

Kawhi Leonard and Clippers pull away in final minutes to defeat Grizzlies

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard controls the ball in front of Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. during the first half of the Clippers’ 101-95 win Friday. Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points, Terance Mann had a season-high 23 points and 12 rebounds, and the Clippers pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 101-95 victory over …

Clippers don’t need Kawhi Leonard, or Tyronn Lue, to rally and beat Warriors
10 months, 1 week ago

Clippers don’t need Kawhi Leonard, or Tyronn Lue, to rally and beat Warriors

LA Times  

Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr. reaches for the ball next to Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski in the first half. And they were trying to find their groove again while playing their last game before Sunday’s All-Star Game without star Kawhi Leonard, who sat out Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors because of a strained left adductor. But he had …

Kawhi Leonard and James Harden power red-hot Clippers past Miami Heat
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard and James Harden power red-hot Clippers past Miami Heat

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, left, drives past Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier during the Clippers’ 103-95 win on Sunday. Kawhi Leonard had 25 points and 11 rebounds, James Harden scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half and the Clippers remained red-hot by topping the sliding Miami Heat 103-95 on Sunday night. Those are the things that I’m …

Big third quarter lifts Clippers past Wizards
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Big third quarter lifts Clippers past Wizards

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points, James Harden added 25 and the Clippers pulled away with a big third quarter to beat the Washington Wizards 125-109 on Wednesday night. “It was huge, in that third quarter, just coming out with a defensive mindset,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. And Harden hit five three-pointers to help the Clippers snap out of a …

Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers to rout over Celtics for their fifth straight win
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers to rout over Celtics for their fifth straight win

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, drives past Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown during the first half of the Clippers’ 115-96 win Saturday. Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points in only 29 minutes and the Clippers routed the Celtics 115-96 on Saturday night. Paul George scored 17 points for the Clippers, who used a 21-0 run in the third quarter to win …

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers agree to contract extension. ‘We knew this union was going to happen’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers agree to contract extension. ‘We knew this union was going to happen’

LA Times  

Even though Kawhi Leonard had been eligible for a contract extension since July, talks between his representatives and the Clippers had not yielded a deal for months. “We both wanted it to happen and we came to an agreement.” Because of concerns about Leonard’s durability, after knee injuries ended his second and fourth seasons with the Clippers, league observers last …

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard signs 3-year, $152.4 million extension: Sources
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard signs 3-year, $152.4 million extension: Sources

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Clippers have extended star forward Kawhi Leonard, the team announced Wednesday. We feel fortunate that Kawhi chose to join the Clippers five years ago, and excited to keep building with him.” Good Morning, #ClipperNation 🖐️ We've signed Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension. The Clippers gave Leonard another extension ahead of the team moving into its new …

Kawhi Leonard celebrates new contract by leading Clippers to victory
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard celebrates new contract by leading Clippers to victory

LA Times  

First, the “Board Man” got paid. Hours after All-Star wing Kawhi Leonard signed a three-year contract extension worth $152.3 million on Wednesday, he scored 29 points as the Clippers slowly awoke to outlast the skidding Toronto Raptors, 126-120, at Crypto.com Arena and improve to 24-13. Yet they made 15 three-pointers, three more than Toronto, and scored 17 points off of …

Did Kawhi Leonard’s minutes restriction cost Clippers a win over Lakers?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Did Kawhi Leonard’s minutes restriction cost Clippers a win over Lakers?

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard controls the ball while being guarded by Lakers forward LeBron James during the second half of the Clippers’ 106-103 loss Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. “He was close to his minutes restriction and we got a back-to-back tomorrow,” Lue said, referencing the Clippers’ game Monday against Phoenix. He added eight rebounds, three steals, two blocks with three …

Kawhi Leonard returns to start the year with a Clippers’ win
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard returns to start the year with a Clippers’ win

New York Times  

It’s almost 5:30 p.m. in California. Leonard was cleared to practice Sunday on New Year’s Eve, but he was listed as questionable for Monday’s game, according to Clippers coach Tyronn Lue. Kawhi Leonard taking his spot it might be time for Full Clip pic.twitter.com/QGcJmti00w — Law Murray 🧽 January 2, 2024 Leonard’s performance was instrumental in the Clippers overcoming a …

Kawhi Leonard scores 24 in his return, leading Clippers to comeback over Heat
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard scores 24 in his return, leading Clippers to comeback over Heat

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, is congratulated by forward Paul George after making a basket during a 121-104 victory over the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on Monday. Kawhi Leonard’s introduction in the Clippers’ starting lineup Monday evening was met by a familiar roar through Crypto.com Arena — the sound of a collective sigh of relief at seeing Leonard again …

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard joins team for Sunday’s practice
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard joins team for Sunday’s practice

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, scoring on a reverse layup against Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov during a game last month, is “fully” ready to practice after sitting out four games because of a left hip injury. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue provided some good news Sunday about star forward Kawhi Leonard, who has sat out the last four games because of a …

Clippers defeat Grizzlies while Kawhi Leonard’s return date remains a mystery
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers defeat Grizzlies while Kawhi Leonard’s return date remains a mystery

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard missed his fourth consecutive game Friday night, when coach Tryonn Lue said the team’s medical staff had yet to clear him for a return to play. Kawhi Leonard has yet to be cleared to return to playing, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said before Friday’s 117-106 win against Memphis, despite the team listing Leonard as questionable as …

Column: Clippers are confident that lopsided losses won’t derail their progress
1 year ago

Column: Clippers are confident that lopsided losses won’t derail their progress

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden dribbles at the top of the key while defended by Celtics center Al Horford during the first half Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. Lue’s faith is being tested again after an ugly 145-108 loss to the three-point-happy Boston Celtics on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena sent the Clippers into their Christmas break with two straight defeats. We built …

Playing without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers’ win streak ends at nine
1 year ago

Playing without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers’ win streak ends at nine

LA Times  

Thunder forward Chet Holmgren celebrates after bouncing the ball to himself off the backboard and then dunking. Asked about the severity of Leonard’s injury, coach Tyronn Lue said Leonard was “day to day.” The team next plays Saturday in a home matinee against Eastern Conference-leading Boston. The loss, the Clippers’ first since Nov. 30, “doesn’t take away from what we’ve …

From punchline to powerful: Clippers have come a long way since James Harden trade
1 year ago

From punchline to powerful: Clippers have come a long way since James Harden trade

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, right, tries to drive past New York Knicks forward Julius Randle at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night. Five weeks and 19 games ago when James Harden made his Clippers debut in New York, he joined a roster that was a collection of talent, but far from a team. Leonard has scored 30-plus points in six of …

Kawhi Leonard scores 34 as Clippers edge Portland to extend winning streak
1 year ago

Kawhi Leonard scores 34 as Clippers edge Portland to extend winning streak

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden is pressured by Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson during the first half of the Clippers’ 132-127 win Monday at Crypto.com Arena. Clippers center Ivica Zubac fouls Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe as he goes up for a missed dunk in the first half Monday. Clippers forward Terance Mann scores past Trail Blazers forward Jabari …

Kawhi Leonard scores season-high 41 points, Clippers beat Jazz 117-103
1 year ago

Kawhi Leonard scores season-high 41 points, Clippers beat Jazz 117-103

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 41 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Utah 117-103 on Friday night to snap an 11-game road losing streak against the Jazz. “I thought he had a good rhythm and his teammates kept looking for him and kept going through him,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. “We felt like we …

Kawhi Leonard’s 41 points lead Clippers past Jazz in Utah
1 year ago

Kawhi Leonard’s 41 points lead Clippers past Jazz in Utah

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard shoots over Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson during the second half of the Clippers’ 117-103 win Friday night. Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 41 points and the Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 117-103 on Friday night to end an 11-game road losing streak against the Jazz. “I thought he had a good rhythm and his teammates …

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