Clippers Defeat League-Leading Cavaliers in Statement Win
Los Angeles pulls off a 132-119 victory over Cleveland, exposing defensive vulnerabilities as the Cavaliers drop their second straight game.
- Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 33 points, shooting an efficient 12-for-18 from the field and 5-for-6 from three-point range.
- Ivica Zubac dominated with a 28-point, 20-rebound performance on his 28th birthday, marking his third 20-20 game of the season.
- The Cavaliers struggled defensively, allowing the Clippers to shoot 54.8% from the field and dominate the boards 49-29.
- Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson criticized his team's lack of discipline, citing fouling and second-chance points as critical issues.
- The Clippers extended their winning streak to four games, improving to 39-30, while the Cavaliers' NBA-best road record dropped to 26-7.