INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points, James Harden added 21 and the Los Angeles Clippers had the largest margin of victory in franchise history, defeating Brooklyn. Networks 126-67 on Wednesday night.
The Clippers broke the team margin mark of 50 against Oklahoma City on April 10, 2022. It was also the worst loss in Nets history, eclipsing a 52-point loss to Houston on October 18, 1978.
Los Angeles’ biggest lead was 64 points midway through the fourth quarter, despite coach Tyronn Lue emptying their bench at the end of the third quarter.
Leonard logged a season-high 24 minutes while playing in his fourth game since returning from a knee injury.
Jalen Wilson He led the Nets with 16 points and Day’Ron Sharpe scored 12. Brooklyn has lost five of six.
Nico Powell added 18 points for the Clippers, who led 58-35 at halftime before opening the third quarter by scoring the first 13 points en route to a 29-3 run. At the end of the quarter, LA had a 102-51 lead.
Takeaway meals
Networks: Noah Clown He was ejected with 9:55 left in the fourth quarter after committing his second technical foul.
Scissors: Terance Mann He did not play in the second half due to discomfort in his left calf. Mann scored five points in eight minutes during the first half.
Key moment
The Clippers trailed 25-24 with 10:07 left in the second quarter before going on a 21-4 run over the next 5:35. Leonard scored eight points and Amir Coffey five as Los Angeles took control.
Key Statistics
The Clippers shot 54.4% from the field (43 of 79), while the Nets shot 30.5% (25 of 82), including 5 of 27 on 3-pointers.
Next
The Clippers will be in Portland on Thursday night, while the Nets will remain in Southern California to face the Lakers on Friday night.