The Los Angeles Clippers delivered a commanding performance on Friday night, cruising past the Brooklyn Nets 132-100 behind Kawhi Leonard’s efficient scoring and defensive impact.
Leonard poured in 31 points on 10-for-14 shooting, hitting 5-of-6 from beyond the arc while adding six rebounds, four steals, and two blocks in under 27 minutes. His strong showing powered the Clippers (42-31) to their second straight win and 10th in the last 12 games, keeping them in sixth place in the Western Conference.
Ivica Zubac was a perfect 9-for-9 from the field, finishing with 21 points and 12 rebounds. James Harden contributed 17 points.
The Nets (23-51) lost their sixth straight game and continued their slide with just one victory in their last 10 outings. Keon Johnson led Brooklyn with 13 points, while Drew Timme, fresh off signing a multiyear contract, added 11 points and 10 rebounds in 25 minutes.
The Clippers trailed 27-26 after the first quarter but took complete control in the second, outscoring the Nets 42-21. They extended their dominance in the third with a 37-21 advantage, building a 105-69 lead before coasting to the finish.
Los Angeles shot 55% from the field and 51.4% from three-point range, knocking down 19 of their 37 attempts from deep. Brooklyn struggled offensively, finishing at just 37.1% overall and 29.8% from long range.
