2023-12-12 06:48:02
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard finished with 34 points and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 132-127 on Monday for their fourth straight victory.
James Harden contributed 20 points, seven rebounds and as many assists to the Angelenos’ tally. Paul George had 20 points, eight boards and the same assists and Ivica Zubac scored 18 points for the Clippers, who have gone 9-3 in their last 12 games after a six-game losing streak, the worst of their season.
Portland was without Deandre Ayton, who missed his third straight game, and Malcolm Brogdon, for the second day. Both are suffering from discomfort in their right knee.
Anfernee Simons had a season-high 38 points and Shaedon Sharpe added 27 for the Blazers, who are 0-8 against Western teams on the road.
Simons was perfect from the free throw line and broke his career high with 13 in his fourth game this season. He returned to the team last week after missing 18 games due to a torn ligament in his right thumb.
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