Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell propel Clippers past Spurs
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:
Kawhi Leonard gets Clippers back on track with win over Spurs
3 takeaways as Wembanyama reaches boiling point in Spurs' loss to Clippers
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.
Balanced attack lifts Clippers over slumping Spurs
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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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.
Wembanyama's clash with Zubac highlights ongoing struggle for fair officiating in NBA
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.
Nets beat Hornets to snap 7-game losing streak
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Jalen Wilson added 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 14 for the Nets,
Double-double from Wembanyama not enough as Spurs fall 128-116 to Clippers in first game back from Paris
San Antonio closed the third quarter on a 17-9 run and took a one-point lead in the fourth quarter before Los Angeles closed out its third win in four games.
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.
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Wembanyama shines in Paris as Spurs beat Pacers 140-110
Harrison Barnes scored 20 for San Antonio ... 22 points — 14 in the fourth — and Derrick Jones Jr. added 19. Kawhi Leonard had 15 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes.
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Ivica Zubac apologizes to Victor Wembanyama for dirty play
The Spurs were in the middle of a big run after being down by as much as 16, and Victor Wembanyama had just made a couple of buckets and blocked a couple of Clippers, including Ivica Zubac, who felt he was fouled.
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Spurs run out of steam in final minutes and lose return game to Clippers
Following a series of Jekyll and Hyde games in Paris, the Spurs returned home to take on the Clippers on Wednesday night. The two teams’ contrasting styles were evident from the tip. While San Antonio moved the ball to create open shots,
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