Leonard’s 2nd career triple-double leads Clippers over LeBron-less Lakers 127-116
Associated PressLOS ANGELES — Facing a seven-game road trip, the Los Angeles Clippers added to their momentum of late by beating the Lakers for the first time in three meetings this season. Kawhi Leonard had his second career triple-double, James Harden had 23 points and 10 assists and the Clippers won 127-116 on Tuesday night. “That’s what we got to do, knock down shots when they’re open and tonight we did.” Leonard had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, including three key ones in the fourth when the Clippers were clinging to a narrow lead. D’Angelo Russell led the Lakers with 27 points and 10 assists and Anthony Davis had 26 points and 12 rebounds with LeBron James watching from the bench. “We just got to be better at that.” Russell Westbrook sandwiched 3-pointers around a goaltending call on Rui Hachimura before Amir Coffey’s 3 sent the Clippers into the fourth leading 106-97.