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Rusty Kawhi Leonard returns to the Clippers' lineup in 96-93 loss to Luka Doncic and the Mavericks

Apr. 24, 2024 02:35 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A rusty Kawhi Leonard had 15 points and seven rebounds in his return for the Los Angeles Clippers, but he couldn't prevent their 96-93 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in their Western Conference first-round playoff series. The Mavs evened the series Tuesday night. ...

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns

Apr. 24, 2024 02:16 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks bounced back to take away home-court advantage from the Los Angeles Clippers and newly returned and rusty Kawhi Leonard. Doncic scored 32 points, Irving added 23 and the Mavs won 96-93 on Tuesday night to...

Harden and Zubac lead Leonard-less Clippers to 109-97 win over Doncic and Mavs in playoff opener

Apr. 21, 2024 19:58 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden spent the season developing a pick-and-roll chemistry with big man Ivica Zubac. The future Hall of Famer in his first season in Los Angeles is schooling the longest-tenured Clipper. It paid off in their playoff series opener. Harden...

Clippers facing prospect of no Kawhi Leonard in playoff opener against Luka Doncic and Mavericks

Apr. 20, 2024 16:06 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's playoff time in the NBA, and the Los Angeles Clippers have four potential Hall of Famers on their roster. But only three of them are healthy going into a first-round matchup with Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Kawhi Leonard has been dealing with what...

Clippers fined $25,000 by NBA for violating league injury reporting rules

Apr. 19, 2024 18:19 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers were fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for violating league injury reporting rules. The team failed to accurately disclose the availability status of Paul George, Norman Powell and Russell Westbrook before its game against Houston last...

George scores 39 points and leads late revival as Clippers beat Cavaliers 120-118 for 50th win

Apr. 07, 2024 20:22 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 23 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter, James Harden added 22 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-118 on Sunday for their 50th victory. Los Angeles overcame a 26-point deficit for the third-largest...

Mann leads 8 Clippers in double figures in 131-102 rout of Jazz. Utah loses its 11th in a row

Apr. 06, 2024 01:24 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Terance Mann scored 19 points to lead eight players in double figures and the Los Angeles Clippers routed Utah 131-102 on Friday night, sending the Jazz to their 11th consecutive loss. Kawhi Leonard sat out his third straight game with a sore right knee for the...

George, Clippers overcome Jokic's triple-double and hang on to beat Nuggets 102-100

Apr. 05, 2024 01:49 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 28 points, James Harden added 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame an early 17-point deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets 102-100 on Thursday night. The Clippers snapped a five-game skid at home despite the absence of Kawhi Leonard, who...

Paul George pours in 41 points as Clippers continue dominance of Hornets with 130-118 victory

Mar. 31, 2024 21:40 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Paul George knocked down eight 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 41 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 130-118 on Sunday night for their fifth straight road win. George finished 14 of 21 from the field and 8 of 12...

Kawhi Leonard scores 29 to lead Clippers past Magic 100-97

Mar. 29, 2024 23:20 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George hit decisive jump shots in the final seconds for the Los Angeles Clippers, the Orlando Magic did not, and LA won for the fifth time in six road games, 100-97 on Friday night. The Clippers, who have lost five straight at home, held...