The Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to four games, defeating the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 132-119 on Tuesday night.
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points on 12-of-19 shooting, while Ivica Zubac dominated inside with 28 points and 20 rebounds.
James Harden contributed 22 points and nine assists, helping the Clippers (39-30) overcome an early 12-point deficit.
The Cavaliers (56-12) started strong with a 45-point first quarter but struggled down the stretch, losing their second consecutive game.
Max Strus led Cleveland with a season-high 24 points, while Donovan Mitchell recorded 18 points and 11 assists.
Evan Mobley, returning from a foot injury, scored 17 points, but the Cavaliers shot just 65.4% from the free-throw line.
Los Angeles took control with a 20-3 run spanning the third and fourth quarters, turning a back-and-forth contest into a commanding lead.
Bogdan Bogdanovic sparked the surge with seven points in the stretch, finishing with 20 points off the bench.
The Clippers controlled the glass with a 49-29 rebounding edge, limiting Cleveland’s second-chance opportunities.
Despite the loss, the Cavaliers maintain a comfortable lead in the Eastern Conference with less than a month remaining in the regular season.
Los Angeles, currently eighth in the Western Conference, continues to fight for playoff positioning as the season winds down.
