Overview
- The Clippers beat the Wizards 119-105 in Inglewood, with Kawhi Leonard scoring 33 points and James Harden adding 22.
- Los Angeles improved to 11-2 since Dec. 20 after opening the season 6-21.
- The Clippers won without Ivica Zubac (ankle) and John Collins (groin), and Leonard hit 7 of 11 from three in 30 minutes under a minutes limit.
- Washington remained without newly acquired guard Trae Young due to knee and quad injuries, with a reevaluation scheduled after the All-Star break.
- Wizards center Alex Sarr was ejected after two technicals as Washington dropped its fourth straight and continued a road skid marked by turnover and rebounding problems.