The Los Angeles Clippers faced a formidable Cleveland Cavaliers team, widely regarded as the best in the NBA, in a key match at the Intuit Dome. Despite missing coach Tyronn Lue due to back pain, the Clippers secured a convincing 132-119 victory, marking their fourth straight win. Standout performances included a double-double from Ivica Zubac with 29 points and 20 rebounds, alongside 33 points from Kawhi Leonard. Notably, the Clippers improved their defensive efforts in the second half, limiting the Cavaliers to just 46 points after a challenging first half, thus reinforcing their competitiveness in the league.
"This was the kind of game that should get his group's juices flowing a little bit more." - Brian Shaw, on the Clippers' resilience against a top team.
The Clippers passed that test, proving during a 132-119 win that this tough, gritty team can play with and beat the best.
They won their fourth straight game behind the strength from Ivica Zubac's powerful double-double of 29 points and 20 rebounds.
The Clippers won it behind Kawhi Leonard's efficient 33 points on 12-for-18 shooting, including five for six from three-point range.
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