The Clippers faced a tough match against the top-ranked Oklahoma City Thunder but fell short in a 103-101 defeat, failing to capitalize on key opportunities in the closing moments. Despite a strong performance from Kawhi Leonard, the team struggled with turnovers and missed chances that cost them the game. The loss now sees the Clippers sitting eighth in the Western Conference. However, coach Tyronn Lue returned to the sidelines after overcoming back pain, expressing gratitude to the coaching staff for maintaining team performance during his absence.
Facing the NBA's top team and one of the league's elite players, the Clippers needed to be at their best Sunday if they were to extend their winning streak to six games.
The loss dropped the Clippers to eighth in the West. Gilgeous-Alexander, held to seven-for-29 shooting from the floor, finished with 26 points, making all 11 of his free throws.
It wasn't all bad news for the Clippers - coach Tyronn Lue was back on the sideline. He missed five of the previous seven games because of back pain.
Lue thanked his coaching staff for keeping the team in good shape. I feel a lot better...I'm just going to take it day by day.
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