Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell propel Clippers past Spurs
Leonard, Powell fuel 4th-quarter push as Clippers beat Wembanyama, Spurs, 128-116
Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell had 27 points each and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-116 on Wednesday night. Los Angeles center Ivica Zubac added 21 points and 22 rebounds in an intense battle with San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.
Kawhi Leonard understands why San Antonio boos him, shows Spurs he is still him
SAN ANTONIO — Kawhi Leonard stood in his usual spot during starting lineup introductions with the LA Clippers on the road. The San Antonio Spurs’ public address announcer rattled off the names of the Clippers’ starters and got to Leonard last:
San Antonio played well in their return from Paris only committing 10 turnovers and managing 27 assists on 42 made buckets, but the Spurs struggled from beyond the arc the entire
San Antonio heads into a matchup with Los Angeles as losers of four straight home games. Wednesday's meeting is the first this season for the squads.
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Kawhi Leonard: 27 pts, 6 rebs, 7 asts Norman Powell: 27 pts, 8 rebs Ivica Zubac: 21 pts, 22 rebs James Harden: 21 pts, 3 rebs, 12 asts, 3 stls
Clippers: Points, Powell (23.9 per game). Rebounds, Zubac (12.6). Assists, Harden (8.3). Steals, Dunn (1.5). Blocks, Zubac (1.2). • Powell's career-best 23.9 scoring average is an increase of 10.0 from last season. He ranks second in the league in fourth quarter points with 7.6 and his eight 30-point performances are a career high.
The versatile guard is named to the Western Conference reserves. Teammate Norman Powell is not despite averaging a team-best 24 points per game.
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The Los Angeles Clippers were projected by many to finish among the worst teams in the Western Conference this season. After it was declared that Kawhi Leonard
The Los Angeles Clippers and Charlotte Hornets are in adjustment mode, but right now things seem to be working better for the Clippers.
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