Clippers Dominate Nets 132-100, Securing 10th Win in 12 Games

Kawhi Leonard leads with 31 points as Los Angeles strengthens its playoff push while Brooklyn struggles with injuries and a six-game losing streak.

Kawhi Leonard delivered a standout performance with 31 points, six rebounds, four steals, and two blocks in under 27 minutes, including 19 points in the second quarter.
Ivica Zubac contributed a perfect shooting night, scoring 21 points on 9-for-9 shooting and adding 12 rebounds, while James Harden added 17 points and six assists.
The Clippers outscored the Nets 79-42 in the second and third quarters, turning a one-point deficit after the first quarter into a commanding 105-69 lead by the end of the third.
Brooklyn Nets rookie Drew Timme made his NBA debut, recording an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double after signing a multi-year contract earlier in the day.
The Nets have now lost six consecutive games and 17 of their last 20 since the All-Star break, with injuries to key players like Cameron Thomas and De’Anthony Melton exacerbating their struggles.