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

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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 down late in the game and finding a way to win.” After getting his first field goal with 1:46 left in the first half, Banchero responded to the Clippers rally with 11 points over a five-minute stretch to help Orlando regain a brief lead. “I don’t like how I’m playing right now so I’ll just work on it.” Leonard and Amir Coffey hit three-pointers late in the third quarter and the Clippers moved out to a 10-point lead. But Mo Wagner scored the Magic’s first 10 points of the fourth quarter, most of them during a Clippers scoreless stretch of 5:35.

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Norman Powell’s 28 points not enough to save Clippers from loss to Mavericks
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Norman Powell’s 28 points not enough to save Clippers from loss to Mavericks

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Clippers guard Norman Powell pulls up for an open jumper during a 113-97 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Quentin Grimes scored 20 points off the bench, 14 in the fourth quarter, leading eight Mavericks in double figures as Dallas beat the Clippers 113-97 on Saturday night despite missing leading scorer Luka Doncic. During one stretch midway through …

Clippers give short-handed Mavericks their worst loss of season
4 days, 18 hours ago

Clippers give short-handed Mavericks their worst loss of season

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Norman Powell scored 29 points, James Harden added 24 and Ivica Zubac had 21 points and 15 rebounds as the Clippers beat Dallas 118-95 on Thursday night in the Mavericks’ first game this season without star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. The Clippers took a 50-49 lead into the second half and outscored the Mavericks 39-28 in the third …

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

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

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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 can’t keep pace during second half in loss to the Nuggets
1 week, 3 days ago

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

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Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, knocks the ball away from Clippers center Ivica Zubac, right, in the first half Friday night in Denver. Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 120-98 on Friday night despite a quiet game from Nikola Jokic. Jokic, who scored 56 and 48 points in the previous two games, …

Jalen Green scores 31 to lead Rockets past Clippers 117-106
2 weeks ago

Jalen Green scores 31 to lead Rockets past Clippers 117-106

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Jalen Green scored 31 points, Amen Thompson added 22 and the Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 117-106 on Sunday night. Bones Hyland led the Clippers with 22 points off the bench, making a team-best five 3-pointers, and Ivica Zubac added 21 points and 12 rebounds. Amir Coffey sustained a right shoulder contusion in pre-game warmups …

With James Harden and Amir Coffey out, Clippers struggle in loss to Rockets
2 weeks, 1 day ago

With James Harden and Amir Coffey out, Clippers struggle in loss to Rockets

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Clippers guard Jordan Miller, right, shoots in front of Houston Rockets center Steven Adams during the first half of the Clippers’ 117-106 loss Sunday night. With team leader James Harden and key role player Amir Coffey unable to play, the Clippers couldn’t keep up with the Houston Rockets in a 117-106 loss Sunday night at the Intuit Dome. So, every …

Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs power the Magic to a 106-102 win over the short-handed 76ers
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs power the Magic to a 106-102 win over the short-handed 76ers

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PHILADELPHIA — Franz Wagner scored 35 points and Jalen Suggs had 17 to lead the Orlando Magic to a 106-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Coach Nick Nurse said there was a chance Embiid, who has played only four games this season, could play Friday when the teams play again in Philadelphia. Wagner scored 25 points through …

Injury-plagued Clippers held to 80 points in blowout loss to Minnesota
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Injury-plagued Clippers held to 80 points in blowout loss to Minnesota

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Clippers guards Bones Hyland and Trentyn Flowers walk the court during the second half of a 108-80 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Intuit Dome on Wednesday night. So when Clippers coach Tyronn Lue sat down at the podium to speak to the media, he smiled and quickly said this about the 28-point beatdown: “I’m flushing it,” Lue said. …

Norman Powell and James Harden lead Clippers to dominant win over Portland
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Norman Powell and James Harden lead Clippers to dominant win over Portland

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Clippers guard Norman Powell, left, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija during the first half of the Clippers’ 127-105 win Tuesday at the Intuit Dome. The Clippers were eliminated from NBA Cup contention during Tuesday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Intuit Dome. I thought tonight we weren’t really good defensively.” Either way, the Clippers …

Timberwolves stop 4-game losing streak by fending off Clippers 93-92 in NBA Cup play
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Timberwolves stop 4-game losing streak by fending off Clippers 93-92 in NBA Cup play

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MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored 21 points on 7-for-21 shooting to help the Minnesota Timberwolves stop a four-game losing streak by holding off the Los Angeles Clippers 93-92 in an NBA Cup game Friday night. Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 12 points and 10 rebounds and Julius Randle added 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who overcame 22 turnovers and …

Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96
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Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96

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WASHINGTON — James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington on Wednesday night, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat. Malcolm Brogdon and Jonas Valanciunas each scored 17 points for Washington, which lost leading scorer Kyle Kuzma to a left rib injury after he …

James Harden has season high in points as Clippers rout hapless Wizards
3 weeks, 5 days ago

James Harden has season high in points as Clippers rout hapless Wizards

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James Harden goes to the basket as Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly defends in the first half. James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington on Wednesday night, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat. Harden hit seven three-pointers, had 23 points in the first quarter and …

Clippers begin road trip with rout of 76ers for fifth win in a row
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Clippers begin road trip with rout of 76ers for fifth win in a row

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Clippers guard James Harden reacts after scoring against the 76ers on Sunday evening in Philadelphia. James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted to a 125-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. Harden was booed every time he touched the ball by 76ers fans …

Clippers’ offense steps up to end Orlando’s winning streak
1 month ago

Clippers’ offense steps up to end Orlando’s winning streak

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Two of the NBA’s best defensive clubs collided Wednesday night and with that came the expectations of a slugfest between the Clippers and Orlando Magic. Just taking care of the basketball.” The Clippers’ defensive swagger came from giving up just 109.1 points per game, the fourth fewest, leading the league in steals, collecting 10.3 per game, and ranking seventh in …

Magic play the Clippers, look for 7th straight victory
1 month ago

Magic play the Clippers, look for 7th straight victory

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Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers Inglewood, California; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando is looking to keep its six-game win streak alive when the Magic take on Los Angeles. The Magic average 106.9 points per game, 2.2 fewer than the 109.1 the Clippers give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 5-4, averaging 108.0 points, 44.3 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 8.3 …

The Sports Report: Clippers hold off Steph Curry and the Warriors
1 month ago

The Sports Report: Clippers hold off Steph Curry and the Warriors

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Warriors forward Draymond Green is guarded by James Harden in the second half. From Broderick Turner: 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 the Intuit Dome. The style of basketball Pat and the Lakers created in …

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

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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 …

James Harden reaches career milestone as Clippers defeat the Utah Jazz
1 month ago

James Harden reaches career milestone as Clippers defeat the Utah Jazz

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Clippers guard Amir Coffey goes up for a dunk as Utah’s Cody Williams defends in the first half. They did Sunday night, the Clippers defeating the Utah Jazz 116-105 at Intuit Dome, and in the process they saw James Harden reach a career milestone. The Clippers also got a lift from the return of center Mo Bamba, who had missed …

Magic win 98-86 in NBA Cup game, dropping 76ers to 2-10 overall
1 month, 1 week ago

Magic win 98-86 in NBA Cup game, dropping 76ers to 2-10 overall

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Franz Wagner had 31 points and 11 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 19 points and seven rebounds, and the Orlando Magic pulled away in the fourth quarter to a 98-86 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup game Friday night. Joel Embiid, playing 33 minutes in his second game this season for the 76ers, had 20 …

Clippers blown out by Rockets in NBA Cup opener for their third consecutive loss
1 month, 1 week ago

Clippers blown out by Rockets in NBA Cup opener for their third consecutive loss

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Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason, left, reaches in to force a jump ball with Clippers guard James Harden during the first half of the Clippers’ 125-104 loss Friday. Jabari Smith Jr. had a season-high 28 points with five three-pointers and the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 125-104 rout of the Clippers on Friday night in their NBA Cup opener. …

Jalen Green leads Rockets past the Clippers, who have lost two in a row
1 month, 1 week ago

Jalen Green leads Rockets past the Clippers, who have lost two in a row

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James Harden shoots as Jabari Smith Jr. of the Rockets defends in the first half. Jalen Green had 21 points and Amen Thompson and Tari Eason added 18 each to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-103 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday night in the opener of a two-game set. The Clippers used a 9-2 run to cut the …

Clippers can’t stop Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from having career-best night in loss
1 month, 1 week ago

Clippers can’t stop Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from having career-best night in loss

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 45 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Clippers 134-128 on Monday night in their first game this season without Chet Holmgren. Takeaways Clippers: Oklahoma City scored 32 points off the Clippers’ 24 turnovers. Thunder: Even with several players injured, Oklahoma City’s depth was too much for the Clippers, especially with the Clippers in …

Harden, Powell score 24 points apiece as the Clippers hold off the Raptors 105-103
1 month, 1 week ago

Harden, Powell score 24 points apiece as the Clippers hold off the Raptors 105-103

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INGLEWOOD, Calif. — James Harden had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Norman Powell added 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers barely hung on to beat the Toronto Raptors 105-103 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. Ivica Zubac had 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Clippers, who have won three straight at Intuit Dome after starting 0-4 …

Clippers overcome fatigue and hold off Raptors for fourth consecutive win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Clippers overcome fatigue and hold off Raptors for fourth consecutive win

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Clippers guard Norman Powell shoots over Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick during the first half of the Clippers’ 105-103 win Saturday at the Intuit Dome. We’re up so we had to finish the game out and guys had to play a little bit more minutes than you would like on a back-to-back, but we needed the win.” Clippers guard Kris …

Clippers Rally from 26 Points Deficit to Beat Spurs 113-104
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Clippers Rally from 26 Points Deficit to Beat Spurs 113-104

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The Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 26-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 113-104 in their first win at Intuit Dome. Norman Powell led the Clippers with 23 points, while Amir Coffey added 21 and the Clippers rallied from a 26-point deficit to tie for the third largest comeback in franchise history. The Clippers outscored the Spurs 31-18 in …

Clippers surge in fourth-quarter comeback over Spurs for first win at Intuit Dome
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Clippers surge in fourth-quarter comeback over Spurs for first win at Intuit Dome

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Clippers guard Norman Powell, bottom, shoots in front of San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama during the first half Monday at the Intuit Dome. To Lue’s dismay, the Clippers started poorly against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, falling behind by 26 points in the first quarter, their defense getting torched amid seven turnovers. Behind Norman Powell’s 23 points and …

Clippers fade in second half against Thunder to remain winless at Intuit Dome
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clippers fade in second half against Thunder to remain winless at Intuit Dome

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Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the first half of the Clippers’ 105-92 loss at the Intuit Dome on Saturday. “Zu, I think, got ran down a little bit today, a little tired, and he wasn’t his usual self around the basket, finishing,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. “So, that …

Clippers' Harden and Powell Lead Thrilling Comeback Over Nuggets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clippers' Harden and Powell Lead Thrilling Comeback Over Nuggets

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The Los Angeles Clippers overcame Nikola Jokic's 41-point performance with a final score of 109-104. James Harden shone with 23 points and 16 assists, while Norman Powell contributed 26 points and 37 rebounds. The Clippers dominated the second half, outscoring the Nuggets 63-43 in the final 30 minutes.

Norman Powell scores 37 in Clippers’ win over the Nuggets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Norman Powell scores 37 in Clippers’ win over the Nuggets

LA Times  

Clippers guard Norman Powell, attempting a layup over Nuggets guard Christian Braun, finished with 37 points during the win in Denver on Saturday. The Clippers did behind a career night from Norman Powell and some clutch free throws from James Harden to pull out a 109-104 win over Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets on Saturday afternoon at Ball Arena. Then …

Suns Dominate Clippers in Thrilling OT Victory
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Suns Dominate Clippers in Thrilling OT Victory

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The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in overtime, spoiling the Clippers' Intuit Dome debut. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 25 points, while Bradley Beal added 24. The Suns dominated the paint and outrebounded the Clippers by nine, with Jusuf Nurkic contributing 21 points for the Clippers. The Suns won despite a late push by the Clippers, …

Clippers fall in summer league semifinal to the Grizzlies
5 months ago

Clippers fall in summer league semifinal to the Grizzlies

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Guard Scotty Pippen Jr., shown during a summer league game last week, led the Grizzlies to a win over the Clippers on Sunday in the semifinals. Scotty Pippen Jr. scored 23 points, including a three-point play with 1:05 left, to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 99-98 win over the Clippers on Sunday in the semifinals of the Las Vegas …

Eliminated by Mavericks, Clippers have a number of offseason questions to address
7 months, 2 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 …

James Harden disappears at the worst time for the Clippers
7 months, 3 weeks ago

James Harden disappears at the worst time for the Clippers

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Clippers guard James Harden loses control of the ball as he drives past Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic during Game 5 of their playoff series at Crypto.Com Arena on Wednesday. In the Clippers’ 123-93 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of their first-round series, the longtime postseason underachiever delivered a Harden Special for the ages, making only two …

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 …

Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Paul George and James Harden are two-for-two without Kawhi Leonard in the Los Angeles Clippers’ first-round playoff series against Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. In the playoffs, it don’t matter how you win.” AP AUDIO: Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs at 2-2 after blowing 31-point lead. We’ve got to be …

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, 3 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 …

Mavericks, Clippers meet with series tied 1-1
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Mavericks, Clippers meet with series tied 1-1

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mavericks -4.5; over/under is 209 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Dallas Mavericks for game three of the Western Conference first round with the series tied 1-1. Kawhi Leonard is scoring 23.7 points per game with 6.1 …

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 …

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns

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LOS ANGELES — Led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks bounced back to take away home-court advantage from the Los Angeles Clippers and newly returned and rusty Kawhi Leonard. “He’s going to find his rhythm and we’re going to find our rhythm around him.” Plagued by poor shooting and behind for much of the game, the Clippers …

Clippers need a better version of Kawhi Leonard to win Game 3
7 months, 4 weeks 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
7 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Stopping Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving at forefront of Clippers’ Game 2 strategy
8 months ago

Stopping Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving at forefront of Clippers’ Game 2 strategy

LA Times  

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, right, controls the ball during the Clippers’ Game 1 win at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. The final stats from Dallas’ dynamic backcourt of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving from Game 1 of the playoffs Sunday told one story of how they performed at a high level with a combined 64 points, but the defense the …

Harden and Zubac lead Leonard-less Clippers to 109-97 win over Doncic and Mavs in playoff opener
8 months ago

Harden and Zubac lead Leonard-less Clippers to 109-97 win over Doncic and Mavs in playoff opener

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — James Harden spent the season developing a pick-and-roll chemistry with big man Ivica Zubac. Harden scored 28 points in his playoff debut for the Clippers, Zubac had a playoff-career high 20 points to go with 15 rebounds, and Los Angeles defeated Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks 109-97 Sunday. “I like the way we played in the …

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 …

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. …

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