Kawhi Leonard scores 31 to lead Clippers’ rout of the Nets
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NEW YORK — Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points and the Clippers overwhelmed the Brooklyn Nets 132-100 for their second straight road victory and 10th win in 12 games as they fight to hold on to sixth place in the Western Conference.
Leonard made five of six shots from three-point range, 10 of 14 overall and all six of his free throws. He also had six rebounds, four steals and two blocked shots in less than 27 minutes.
James Harden had 29 points, six rebounds and six assists and the Clippers prevented the Knicks from clinching a playoff spot.
Ivica Zubac scored 21 points on nine-for-nine shooting with 12 rebounds, and James Harden added 17 points. Zubac passed Swen Nater for sixth on the Clippers’ career rebounds list.
The Clippers rebounded from a two-point loss at home to Oklahoma City to sweep the New York teams. The Clippers beat the Knicks 126-113 on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.
Down 27-26 after one quarter, the Clippers outscored the Nets 42-21 in the second and 37-21 in third to take a 105-69 lead.
Keon Johnson had 13 points for Brooklyn. The Nets have lost six in a row, are 1-9 in the last 10 games and 2-16 in their last 18.
Drew Timme had 11 points and 10 rebounds in 25 minutes after signing a multiyear contract Friday. The former Gonzaga player is averaging 23 points in 29 games for Long Island in the G League.
Up next
The Clippers are at Cleveland on Sunday afternoon. The Nets are at Washington on Saturday night.
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