Overview
- Kawhi Leonard led Los Angeles with 21 points, and James Harden added 13 points and six assists after being listed as questionable with a calf issue.
- Sports Illustrated’s Joey Linn reported that Leonard and Harden left the arena without speaking to reporters following the loss.
- James Harden set up John Collins for a one-handed slam on a fast break, one of the night’s few Clippers highlights.
- The defeat drops the Clippers to 6-20 and 14th in the West, with a road game against the league-leading Thunder next on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
- Team instability remains in focus following Chris Paul’s release and Bradley Beal’s season-ending hip injury, compounding pressure on the current roster.