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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
Analyzing Wednesday’s LA Clippers at San Antonio Spurs odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.
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.
The star center took exception to a cheap shot delivered by Ivica Zubac in a 128-116 loss that extended the Spurs' home losing streak to five games.
Zubac yelled at the officials earlier in the third quarter for not calling a foul on Harrison Barnes after the Spurs forward blocked his layup. The frustration boiled over when Wembanyama blocked Zubac's attempted dunk with 4:49 remaining in the third quarter and no foul was called.
San Antonio's win snapped a Clippers eight-game winning streak against the Spurs that started on Nov. 4, 2022. Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks in that game. Keldon Johnson scored 17 points off the bench.
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NBA: Balanced attack lifts Clippers over slumping SpursKawhi Leonard poured in a season-high 27 points and Ivica Zubac amassed 21 points and 22 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers dominated the final five minutes on the way to a 128-116 win over the host San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.
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 Spurs have served up six straight Overs, largely due to defensive frailties, and the Over is 24-19-1 overall for the hosts this year. The first-half Under is 47-33 in San Antonio's last 80 games. Find more NBA betting trends for Clippers vs. Spurs.
San Antonio 20-23 The Spurs will be in front of their home fans on Wednesday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They are set to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers at 8:00 p.
Kawhi Leonard poured in a season-high 27 points and Ivica Zubac amassed 21 points and 22 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers dominated the final five minutes on the way to a 128-116 win over the host San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.
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