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Clippers Extend Winning Streak to Nine with Victory Over Mavericks

Kawhi Leonard's 30-point performance leads team to victory, tying for the longest win streak this NBA season.

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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Overview

  • Kawhi Leonard led the Los Angeles Clippers to their ninth straight win with a 120-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 30 points and making key plays in the final minutes of the game.
  • Norman Powell scored 21 points off the bench, stepping up in the absence of Paul George who was sidelined due to illness.
  • Despite a strong performance from Luka Dončić, who ended the game with a triple-double, the Mavericks were unable to overcome the Clippers' lead.
  • The Clippers' win streak is currently the longest active streak in the NBA, and is tied for the longest streak this season.
  • The Clippers will attempt to extend their win streak to 10 games in their next match against the Oklahoma City Thunder.