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Clippers Secure Fourth Place with Win Over Spurs, Bolstering Playoff Hopes

Ivica Zubac's dominant double-double and strategic roster management propel Los Angeles closer to home-court advantage in the Western Conference.

Amen Thompson and the Rockets take on the Clippers on Wednesday night with the Western Conference's No. 2 playoff seed already clinched.
Clippers guard Norman Powell gets to the basket for a layup during the first half of their victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night, April 8, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (AP Photo/Carrie Giordano)
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Overview

  • The Clippers defeated the Spurs 122-117, improving to a 47-32 record and moving into fourth place in the Western Conference standings.
  • Ivica Zubac recorded 24 points, 20 rebounds, and five assists, marking his 12th consecutive double-double, the longest streak for a Clipper since 2013.
  • Kawhi Leonard sat out the game to manage his right knee but is expected to return for the next matchup against the Rockets, as part of the team's careful injury management strategy.
  • The Clippers have won five straight games and 15 of their last 18, showcasing strong team health and contributions from players like Norman Powell and James Harden.
  • The Spurs struggled without key players, including Victor Wembanyama, whose season-ending injury has contributed to the team's ongoing difficulties.