Clippers on brink of playoff elimination after losing Game 5 to Mavericks
10 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 to tie the series at 2-2. “It’s Game 5 and we lost by 30, whatever,” said Ivica Zubac, who had 15 points on 7-for-8 shooting and 6 rebounds. Clippers Clippers’ James Harden has played his best with Kawhi Leonard sidelined James Harden says “it’s pretty simple for me” to become a scorer when picking up the slack for Kawhi Leonard, who is out again in Game 5 vs. Mavericks.

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Clippers’ five-game winning streak ends in loss to NBA-leading Thunder
5 days, 17 hours ago

Clippers’ five-game winning streak ends in loss to NBA-leading Thunder

LA Times  

Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives between Clippers defenders during the Thunder’s 103-101 win at the Intuit Dome on Sunday. Facing the NBA’s top team and one of the league’s elite players, the Clippers needed to be at their best Sunday if they were to extend their winning streak to six games. They’ve been the best team in the league.” …

James Harden, Kawhi Leonard lead Clippers over Grizzlies 128-120 for fifth straight win
6 days, 12 hours ago

James Harden, Kawhi Leonard lead Clippers over Grizzlies 128-120 for fifth straight win

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — James Harden scored 30 points, Kawhi Leonard added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers used a big second half to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-108 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. The Clippers scored 68 points in the second half to turn a six-point halftime deficit into a 20-point victory. Jaren …

James Harden scores 30 as red-hot Clippers pick up their fifth straight win
1 week ago

James Harden scores 30 as red-hot Clippers pick up their fifth straight win

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden puts up a shot during the first half of a 128-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at the Intuit Dome on Friday night. The Clippers have proven they can go toe-to-toe with elite teams and they’ve done so without coach Tyronn Lue, who has missed five of the last seven games because of back pain. “We …

Clippers continue playoff push against formidable opponents
1 week, 1 day ago

Clippers continue playoff push against formidable opponents

LA Times  

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue has missed four of the last six games because of back issues. With or without coach Tyronn Lue patrolling the sideline, the Clippers will play yet another meaningful game against another tough Western Conference foe in the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night at the Intuit Dome. Down the stretch of games and getting ready for the …

Clippers rally past Cavaliers 132-119, handing East leaders a second straight loss
1 week, 2 days ago

Clippers rally past Cavaliers 132-119, handing East leaders a second straight loss

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers their second straight loss, 132-119 on Tuesday night. Ivica Zubac had 28 points and 20 rebounds and James Harden added 22 points and nine assists in the Clippers’ fourth straight victory. Takeaways Cavaliers: Despite losing two in a row for the first …

No coach, no problem as Clippers rise up to beat NBA-leading Cavaliers
1 week, 3 days ago

No coach, no problem as Clippers rise up to beat NBA-leading Cavaliers

LA Times  

The test for the Clippers came from the team many consider the best in the NBA, the team many consider a title contender, the team with the best record in the league, three All-Stars and an All-Star coach. The test for the Clippers came from the team that’s second in scoring, second in field-goal percentage, first in three-point shooting percentage …

Harden records a double-double to send Clippers past sluggish Charlotte 123-88
1 week, 4 days ago

Harden records a double-double to send Clippers past sluggish Charlotte 123-88

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — James Harden had 31 points and 10 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Charlotte 123-88 Sunday night. He made two foul shots with 5:43 left before halftime to give the Clippers 45-34 lead and they led by double digits for the remainder of the game. Clippers: Los Angeles has quietly won …

James Harden and Clippers dominate Hornets for third straight win
1 week, 5 days ago

James Harden and Clippers dominate Hornets for third straight win

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden controls the ball during a 123-88 win over the Charlotte Hornets at the Intuit Dome on Sunday. They’ve won six of their last seven games, with the Clippers’ 123-88 blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday at the Intuit Dome pushing their winning streak to three. Clippers Clippers’ strong third quarter leads to blowout of …

Clippers’ strong third quarter leads to blowout of the Hawks
2 weeks ago

Clippers’ strong third quarter leads to blowout of the Hawks

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden is tightly defended by Hawks guard Dyson Daniels during the first half Friday in Atlanta. James Harden and Kawhi Leonard each scored 25 points, with Harden scoring 13 in a dominant third quarter for Los Angeles, and the Clippers beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-98 on Friday night. After trailing 61-50 late in the first half, the …

Kawhi Leonard has 29 points but it’s not enough as Clippers lose to Pelicans
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kawhi Leonard has 29 points but it’s not enough as Clippers lose to Pelicans

LA Times  

James Harden tries to make a move against Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III in the second half. Zion Williamson had 22 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans stopped a four-game slide with a 127-120 victory over the Clippers on Tuesday night. Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 29 points and James Harden added 25 points and …

Kawhi Leonard’s only shot in OT is the game winner at the buzzer for Clippers over Kings
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Kawhi Leonard’s only shot in OT is the game winner at the buzzer for Clippers over Kings

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Kawhi Leonard stood at the top of the key, letting seconds tick off the clock. “Players make big-time plays and he’s done it throughout his entire career,” teammate James Harden said. “For him to step up and hit a game winner like that, it shows the confidence in the type of player he is.” Leonard punched his …

Leonard’s hook shot at buzzer in OT gives Clippers 111-110 win over Kings
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Leonard’s hook shot at buzzer in OT gives Clippers 111-110 win over Kings

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Kawhi Leonard’s hook shot at the buzzer lifted the Los Angeles Clippers over the Sacramento Kings 111-110 in overtime on Sunday night to tighten their grip on eighth place in the West. DeMar DeRozan had 31 points and 10 assists and Zach LaVine added 30 points for the ninth-place Kings. DeRozan and LaVine combined to score all …

Kawhi Leonard’s spectacular buzzer-beater lifts Clippers to OT win over Kings
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Kawhi Leonard’s spectacular buzzer-beater lifts Clippers to OT win over Kings

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard received the inbound pass from James Harden with 21.6 seconds left in overtime. Clippers Clippers open ‘make-or-break’ stretch of their season with win over Knicks James Harden finishes with 27 points and Kawhi Leonard scores 20 as the Clippers hold off a late bid by the New York Knicks in a 105-95 win. Leonard’s last-second shot came at …

Clippers beat Knicks 105-95 to avoid slipping out of West playoff race
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Clippers beat Knicks 105-95 to avoid slipping out of West playoff race

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — James Harden scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard added 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers held off the New York Knicks 105-95 on Friday night. The Knicks, who are third in the East, dropped their third in a row including an overtime loss to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers a night earlier. Key moment The Clippers …

James Harden's 50-point game snaps Clippers' losing streak
3 weeks, 1 day ago

James Harden's 50-point game snaps Clippers' losing streak

India Today  

James Harden delivered a 50 points performance, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 123-115 win against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. His 50-point effort marks the eighth in Clippers franchise history and the first since Lou Williams scored 50 against Golden State in 2018. His 50-point game is the eighth in Clipper’s franchise history and the first since …

James Harden scores 50 points in Clippers’ victory over Pistons
3 weeks, 2 days ago

James Harden scores 50 points in Clippers’ victory over Pistons

LA Times  

James Harden goes in for two of his 50 points Wednesday. “Aggressive in scoring and making plays.” Harden produced the eighth 50-plus points game in Clippers franchise history and the first since Lou Williams on Jan. 1, 2018, at Golden State. Just getting to his spots and so when he’s making his step-back three — of course he can get …

Lakers hold off Clippers after Austin Reaves injures calf
1 month ago

Lakers hold off Clippers after Austin Reaves injures calf

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, and Lakers guard Austin Reaves go after a loose ball during the first half Friday. Nine minutes into their game against the Clippers, Austin Reaves vanished, disappearing to the locker room because of an injury that no one saw after a play that wasn’t clear. Doncic scored 31 and LeBron James had 28 points, but …

Clippers, shorthanded and striving to stay in playoff position, lose a close one to Lakers
1 month ago

Clippers, shorthanded and striving to stay in playoff position, lose a close one to Lakers

LA Times  

The goal for the Clippers is to stay among the top six teams in the competitive Western Conference and avoid the NBA’s play-in tournament. Lakers Lakers hold off Clippers after Austin Reaves injures calf Austin Reaves sustained a right calf injury during the first half of the Lakers’ defeat of the Clippers and is scheduled to undergo an MRI scan …

Kawhi Leonard returns as Clippers end three-game skid with win over Bulls
1 month ago

Kawhi Leonard returns as Clippers end three-game skid with win over Bulls

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden drives against Chicago guard Coby White in the second half. James Harden made seven three-pointers and scored 30 points, and the Clippers beat the Chicago Bulls 122-117 on Wednesday night. Bogdan Bogdanovic made four of five three and finished with 14 points, helping the sixth-place Clippers move a half-game ahead of Minnesota in the Western Conference. …

Clippers can’t keep pace during second half in loss to Pistons
1 month ago

Clippers can’t keep pace during second half in loss to Pistons

LA Times  

Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, right, passes the ball while defended by Pistons center Jalen Duren during the first half Monday in Detroit. Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine rebounds, Jalen Duren added 12 points and 19 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons won their seventh straight game with a 106-97 victory over the Clippers on Monday night. The Pistons led …

Harden and the Clippers visit conference foe Utah
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harden and the Clippers visit conference foe Utah

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -7.5; over/under is 225.5 BOTTOM LINE: Walker Kessler and the Utah Jazz host James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers in Western Conference play. Harden is scoring 21.3 points per game and averaging 5.7 rebounds for the Clippers. LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 3-7, …

Clippers blow a 22-point lead, falling to Pacers for third straight loss
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clippers blow a 22-point lead, falling to Pacers for third straight loss

LA Times  

Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr., right, shoots in front of Indiana’s Bennedict Mathurin, center, and Myles Turner during the first half of the Clippers’ loss Thursday at the Intuit Dome. In what became a topsy-turvy game, the Clippers opened a 22-point lead in the second quarter, fell behind by 13 in the third, then rallied late before losing, 119-112. Kawhi …

LeBron scores 26, and the Lakers thrash the Clippers 122-97 with Luka Doncic watching on the bench
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

LeBron scores 26, and the Lakers thrash the Clippers 122-97 with Luka Doncic watching on the bench

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — LeBron James had 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and Luka Doncic watched approvingly from the bench while the Los Angeles Lakers thrashed the Los Angeles Clippers 122-97 Tuesday night. Doncic clapped and occasionally fist-pumped during the Lakers’ outstanding performance in their first game since they made the seismic trade to acquire the All-NBA scoring champion …

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue rips his team after loss to the Lakers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue rips his team after loss to the Lakers

LA Times  

Tyronn Lue sat with his arms crossed, his voice steady and his message clear about his displeasure with how the Clippers provoked him with their recent performances and how they all have to look in the mirror to fix their problems. “And we’ve been good, so I can’t be, you know, all the way upset,” Lue said. “But the last …

Clippers face the Lakers in conference play
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clippers face the Lakers in conference play

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers Inglewood, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in Western Conference action. The Lakers average 5.0 more points per game than the Clippers allow their opponents to score. LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 6-4, averaging 114.0 points, 45.5 rebounds, …

Clippers, minus Norman Powell, close trip with loss to Toronto
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clippers, minus Norman Powell, close trip with loss to Toronto

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard can’t stop a drive by Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley during the first half Sunday. RJ Barrett scored 20 points, Jakob Poeltl had 10 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Clippers 115-108 on Sunday for their eighth win in the past 10 games. Gradey Dick scored 18 points and Scottie Barnes had 15 …

Norman Powell’s big game helps Clippers get road win against Hornets
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Norman Powell’s big game helps Clippers get road win against Hornets

LA Times  

Clippers guard Norman Powell tries to block a layup by Hornets forward Miles Bridges during the first half Friday night in Charlotte, N.C. Norman Powell scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard added 21 points and nine rebounds, and the Clippers held off the pesky Charlotte Hornets 112-104 on Friday night. The Clippers built a 10-point lead in the third quarter but …

Clippers overcome big deficit but can’t pull off comeback in loss to Suns
2 months ago

Clippers overcome big deficit but can’t pull off comeback in loss to Suns

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden drives to the basket in front of Suns guard Bradley Beal during the first half of the Clippers’ 111-109 loss in Phoenix. Devin Booker scored 26 points, Kevin Durant added 24 and the surging Phoenix Suns survived a late scare for a 111-109 win over the Clippers on Monday night. The Suns had a 103-90 lead …

NBA roundup: James Harden scores 40 in Clippers’ win
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2 months ago

NBA roundup: James Harden scores 40 in Clippers’ win

The Hindu  

James Harden scored 17 of his 40 points in the third quarter, and Norman Powell added 33 points as the Los Angeles Clippers finished off a 127-117 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks at Inglewood, Calif. Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points while matching a season-high with 24 minutes in his seventh game of the season. Mikal Bridges added 27 points, …

James Harden scores 40 as Clippers knock off Bucks
2 months ago

James Harden scores 40 as Clippers knock off Bucks

Hindustan Times  

James Harden scored 17 of his 40 points in the third quarter and Norman Powell added 33 points as the Los Angeles Clippers finished off a 127-117 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks at Inglewood, Calif. HT Image Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points, while matching a season high with 24 minutes in his seventh game of the season. Harden scored …

Harden notches 79th career triple-double in Clippers’ 110-93 rout of NBA-worst Wizards
2 months ago

Harden notches 79th career triple-double in Clippers’ 110-93 rout of NBA-worst Wizards

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — James Harden had 17 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds for his 79th career triple-double and the Los Angeles Clippers led all the way in routing the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 110-93 on Thursday night. Norman Powell led the Clippers with 22 points — 14 in the fourth — and Derrick Jones Jr. added 19. Washington got within …

Tyronn Lue isn’t happy with what he sees from Clippers in win over Wizards
2 months ago

Tyronn Lue isn’t happy with what he sees from Clippers in win over Wizards

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard reacts while driving against Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma during the first half of the Clippers’ 110-93 win Thursday at the Intuit Dome. But we got to start executing the right way and I don’t think we did a good job of that tonight.” Harden played with purpose, finishing with 17 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds …

NBA roundup: Clippers beat Lakers in Los Angeles derby to extend success in new home
2 months, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Clippers beat Lakers in Los Angeles derby to extend success in new home

The Hindu  

James Harden scored 21 points to go along with 12 assists, Ivica Zubac added 21 points and 19 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers earned a 116-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in the first game between the teams at Inglewood, Calif., since March 1999. LeBron James scored 25 points and dished out 11 assists and …

With Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac out, Clippers can’t keep pace with Bulls
2 months, 1 week ago

With Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac out, Clippers can’t keep pace with Bulls

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden, right, drives in front of Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic during the Clippers’ 112-99 loss Monday at the Intuit Dome. With Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac out, the Clippers’ four-game winning streak ended in a 112-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls at the Intuit Dome on Monday night. “It’s frustrating when you’re playing and you’re trying …

Clippers guard Norman Powell continues to grind at All-Star level
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2 months, 1 week ago

Clippers guard Norman Powell continues to grind at All-Star level

LA Times  

It was a Friday after the Clippers had just come off a back-to-back affair and were staring at five games in seven days starting this week when Norman Powell decided it was the perfect time for his body wellness. “It was always an individual goal,” Powell said as he and the Clippers prepared to host the Lakers on Sunday in …

Clippers show Lakers all the things they aren’t in first Intuit Dome rivalry game
2 months, 1 week ago

Clippers show Lakers all the things they aren’t in first Intuit Dome rivalry game

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots between Clippers forwards Kawhi Leonard, left, and Nicolas Batum during the first half of the Clippers’ 116-102 win Sunday at the Intuit Dome. The instrumental track behind one of Los Angeles’ biggest songs played over the Intuit Dome’s best-that-money-can-buy sound system late in the opening half — the perfect tune for what had been …

Lakers ready to see Clippers’ new home, if they can get into it
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2 months, 1 week ago

Lakers ready to see Clippers’ new home, if they can get into it

LA Times  

The Clippers will host the Lakers for the first time at Intuit Dome on Sunday. “So I’ll just have to ask somebody.” Assuming the Lakers figure out how to get into the building, they’ll be facing a Clippers team much better than the one that closed the Sports Arena in 1999 and finished with a, gulp, 9-41 record. This edition …

Kawhi Leonard closer to becoming the game-changer he once was for Clippers
2 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard closer to becoming the game-changer he once was for Clippers

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, center, tries to drive past Lakers forwards Austin Reaves, top, and Dorian Finney-Smith during the Clippers’ 116-102 win Sunday at the Intuit Dome. In keeping with what has been a standard operating procedure since Kawhi Leonard has returned, the Clippers didn’t play their All-Star forward in the fourth quarter Sunday night against the Lakers. “I’m happy …

Clippers, Kawhi Leonard trounce Nets in 59-point win, largest blowout of NBA season
2 months, 1 week ago

Clippers, Kawhi Leonard trounce Nets in 59-point win, largest blowout of NBA season

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — LA Clippers power forward Kawhi Leonard had his breakout game Wednesday night at home against the Brooklyn Nets, scoring a season-high 23 points in just under 24 minutes to lead the Clippers to a 126-67 victory. The Los Angeles Clippers delivered a historic performance, defeating the Brooklyn Nets by 59 points, the largest win in franchise history …

Clippers set record for largest margin of victory in franchise history in win over Nets
2 months, 1 week ago

Clippers set record for largest margin of victory in franchise history in win over Nets

LA Times  

James Harden, left, and Nets guard Keon Johnson go after a rebound in the first half. So the Clippers were set to play six games over nine days, starting with their 126-67 beatdown of the Brooklyn Nets at the Intuit Dome, the largest margin of victory in franchise history. I just keep going.” When the NBA announced its rescheduling of …

Harden’s big 3rd quarter helps Clippers rally past Heat 109-98
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Harden’s big 3rd quarter helps Clippers rally past Heat 109-98

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — James Harden scored 13 of his 26 points in a third-quarter revival that rallied the Los Angeles Clippers past the Miami Heat 109-98 on Monday night, snapping a two-game skid. Clippers: Kawhi Leonard finished with six points on 3-of-9 shooting and five rebounds in 21 minutes during his third game of the season. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue …

Clippers and their fans show their ‘L.A. Strong’ support during victory over Miami
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers and their fans show their ‘L.A. Strong’ support during victory over Miami

LA Times  

A Clippers fan holds up an “L.A. Strong” shirt during the first half of the Clippers’ 109-98 win Monday at the Intuit Dome. “I’m glad I was able to do it.” Harden had 13 points in the third quarter, including a floater to beat the buzzer that gave the Clippers an 11-point lead they never surrendered. In that second half, …

Clippers prepare for Monday’s game under difficult circumstances
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers prepare for Monday’s game under difficult circumstances

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard is one of many in the Clippers organization who has been affected by the wildfires across Los Angeles County. Since so many people lost their homes in the Pacific Palisades area, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue was asked if there was any update on Leonard’s home. “I think the NBA, they have a good handle on things, what’s going …

Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook help the Nuggets rout the Clippers, 126-103
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook help the Nuggets rout the Clippers, 126-103

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray had 21 points and nine assists, Russell Westbrook added 19 points and eight assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-103 on Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams. Denver took control with a 20-3 run in the first quarter and led 55-30 late in the second before Los Angeles cut it …

Kawhi-less Clippers are routed by the Jokic-less Nuggets
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kawhi-less Clippers are routed by the Jokic-less Nuggets

LA Times  

Jamal Murray had 21 points and nine assists, Russell Westbrook added 19 points and eight assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 126-103 on Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams. Denver took control with a 20-3 run in the first quarter and led 55-30 late in the second before Los Angeles cut it to 16 at halftime. …

Clippers can’t recover after giving up 19-point lead in loss to Timberwolves
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers can’t recover after giving up 19-point lead in loss to Timberwolves

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden, left, controls the ball next to Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley during the first half of the Clippers’ 108-106 loss Monday. Anthony Edwards scored 28 of his 37 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 19-point first-half deficit to beat the Clippers 108-106 on Monday night. Norman Powell led the Clippers with …

NBA roundup: Kawhi Leonard debuts as Los Angeles Clippers tackles Atlanta Hawks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Kawhi Leonard debuts as Los Angeles Clippers tackles Atlanta Hawks

The Hindu  

Norman Powell scored 20 points and Ivica Zubac added 18 points to go along with 18 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers celebrated the season debut of Kawhi Leonard with a 131-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday in Inglewood, Calif. Amir Coffey scored 17 points while Leonard had 12 on 4-of-11 shooting in 19 minutes of court time …

Powell scores 20, Leonard has 12 points in return as Clippers cruise to 131-105 victory over Hawks
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Powell scores 20, Leonard has 12 points in return as Clippers cruise to 131-105 victory over Hawks

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Norman Powell scored 20 points, Kawhi Leonard added 12 in his first game of the season and the Los Angeles Clippers rolled to a 131-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Leonard, who missed the Clippers’ first 34 games with what the team described as right knee injury recovery, played 19 minutes. The Clippers had …

Leonard says returning to the court is the easy part after making season debut for Clippers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Leonard says returning to the court is the easy part after making season debut for Clippers

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — After what Kawhi Leonard has gone through the past nine months, returning to the court for the Los Angeles Clippers was the easy part. It was his first NBA game action since Game 3 of the Clippers’ Western Conference first-round playoff series against Dallas on April 26. We were facing it like a preseason game tonight and …

How Kawhi Leonard’s return felt at Intuit Dome, and how he resets the LA Clippers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How Kawhi Leonard’s return felt at Intuit Dome, and how he resets the LA Clippers

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Covering a Kawhi Leonard comeback has become a formulaic process. Longtime LA Clippers public address announcer Eric Smith said he wouldn’t be able to believe that Leonard was truly back Saturday night against the visiting Atlanta Hawks “until I was saying his name.” Other members of the Clippers game staff felt positive energy, but also hedged in …

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