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.
The San Antonio star and reigning rookie of the year is an All-Star for the first time, one of the 14 players announced Thursday night as members of the reserve pool for the Feb. 16 event in San Francisco.
The reigning rookie of the year is an NBA All-Star for the first time, with the 21-year-old from France one of the 14 players announced Thursday night as members of the reserve pool for the midseason exhibition that will take place Feb. 16 at the home of the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.
Analyzing Wednesday’s LA Clippers at San Antonio Spurs odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.
The San Antonio Spurs' last six losses have all been by double digits, troubling news with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in town
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.
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 San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers both look to return to their winning ways when they square off on Wednesday in a Western Conference battle in the Alamo City.
Wembanyama becomes only the fourth Spurs player to make the All-Star Game in his first or second season. The others: Alvin Robertson in 1986, David Robinson in 1990 and 1991, and Tim Duncan in 1998.
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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