Clippers remain on roll, take advantage of struggling Nets
- Led by Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, the Clippers defeated the Nets 126-89 at the Intuit Dome on Sunday, with Leonard scoring 28 and Harden 19.
- The Nets, coming off Friday's double-overtime loss and a cross-country trip, were missing Cam Thomas and Noah Clowney while Egor Demin and Danny Wolfe led the offense.
- Overall, the Los Angeles Clippers outshot the Brooklyn Nets 56.4% to 33.7% and 48.0% to 20.9% from 3-point range, leading 68-37 at halftime and 96-66 entering the fourth.
- The Clippers are now 21-24, just three games under.500 after starting 6-21, and both teams turn to road games on Tuesday against Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns.
- Coach Tyronn Lue said the team must keep improving, stressing `We got to continue to keep getting better and we just can't let our foot off the gas,` after another lopsided win following Jan. 15, 2025's 126-67, 59-point margin.
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James Harden Escapes Nasty Brawl as Clippers Teammate Addresses Heated Nets Moment
The Clippers ran riot from the beginning with a 35–4 run and ended the halftime up 68–37. Despite cruising, tempers flared early in the third quarter when James Harden’s attempt was thwarted by Nets rookie Egor Demin. While lying on the floor, a shoving contest started, leading to two technical fouls. The perpetrator was Clippers teammate John Collins, who clearly stated he was ready for more. “It’s everything that I stand for,” the veteran forw…
Kawhi Leonard sparks Clippers’ fast start in win over Nets
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, and Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Terance Mann fight for position during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Clippers guard James Harden (1) grabs a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is defe…
Kawhi Leonard sparks Clippers’ fast start in rout of Nets
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, and Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Terance Mann fight for position during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Clippers guard James Harden (1) grabs a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is defe…
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