Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points before sitting out the entire fourth quarter along with the rest of the Doc Rivers’ starters, and the Los Angeles Clippers thumped the Golden State Warriors 131-107 on Tuesday night.
LeBron James and the Lakers took down two of the league's best teams over the weekend, including the NBA-best Bucks. Is Milwaukee's No. 1 spot safe?
LeBron's huge weekend puts him neck-and-neck with Giannis Antetokounmpo in the MVP race, explains Brian Windhorst to Dave McMenamin and Pelicans reporter Andrew Lopez (19:14). Plus, the guys discuss Zion Williamson's impact on New Orleans and what makes the young phenom so impressive (40:03).
The Clippers' point guard gave the Lakers credit for winning Sunday's game but said it was "not hard" to guard LeBron James when asked what kind of challenge he poses.
Anthony Davis scored 30 points, LeBron James added 28 and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Clippers 112-103 on Sunday, snapping their Staples Center co-tenant's six-game winning streak.
LeBron James and the Lakers haven't had much success against the Clippers this season. Their third on-court showdown could portend things to come.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 49 | 14 | .778 | - | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 44 | 20 | .688 | 5.5 | W1 |
| Sacramento | 28 | 36 | .438 | 21.5 | L1 |
| Phoenix | 26 | 39 | .400 | 24 | L1 |
| Golden State | 15 | 50 | .231 | 35 | L1 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(27) | Mfiondu Kabengele | C | Florida State |
| 2(18) | Terance Mann | SF | Florida State |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 44 | 20 | .688 |
| 2018-19 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2017-18 | 42 | 40 | .512 |
| 2016-17 | 51 | 31 | .622 |
| 2015-16 | 53 | 29 | .646 |
