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Kobe Sanders’ Late Start Lifts Clippers Over Warriors in Career Performance

The rookie drew Kawhi Leonard’s praise for staying aggressive after James Harden was scratched with shoulder stiffness.

Overview

  • Sanders posted a career-high 20 points with seven rebounds in 36 minutes as the Clippers edged the Warriors 103-102.
  • He was told minutes before tipoff that he would start in Harden’s place due to the veteran’s shoulder issue.
  • Stephen Curry finished with 27 points but fouled out late, his first disqualification since 2021.
  • Head coach Tyronn Lue lauded Sanders’ poise and execution, and teammate John Collins called the showing “big time.”
  • Los Angeles continues to navigate injuries yet has found momentum, sitting 13-22 overall but 7-3 over its last 10 games.