US EditionClippers Hold Off Warriors for 7th Win in 8 Games
Kobe Sanders scored a career-high 20 points to help the Clippers secure their seventh win in eight games despite injuries and a late Warriors comeback.
- On Monday, Los Angeles Clippers beat the Golden State Warriors 103-102 at the Intuit Dome as rookie Kobe Sanders scored 20 and had seven rebounds.
- With James Harden a late scratch, team officials said his right shoulder soreness intensified during the morning shootaround as the Los Angeles Clippers' depleted roster battles a 13-22 record with Derrick Jones Jr. expected to miss six weeks.
- Early the Los Angeles Clippers led 31-19 despite six first-quarter turnovers, while the Golden State Warriors shot 26.9% from the field and committed 12 first-half turnovers, 20 total.
- The result left the Clippers with seven wins in eight games as Steph Curry fouled out after 27 points and coach Steve Kerr was ejected; Kris Dunn hit two free throws, Draymond Green cut the margin, but Jimmy Butler's fadeaway missed.
- Sanders, a second-round pick last year, was traded from the New York Knicks, spent four years at Cal Poly before transferring to Nevada, and the Clippers are 7-3 in their last 10 games.
24 Articles
24 Articles
Clippers rookie Kobe Sanders has breakout game against Warriors
INGLEWOOD — With 10 seconds left in Monday night’s game and the Clippers clinging to a one-point lead, rookie Kobe Sanders prepared to make a move to the basket. What did he have cooked up before Coach Tyronn Lue called a timeout? “I had a bucket,” Sanders said without hesitation. Sanders’ confidence is a bit bold but without swagger. He unapologetically says he knows how to play basketball, isn’t afraid to breathe down the necks of Steph Curry …
Prince George Citizen
From unknown to memorable: Kobe Sanders' breakout game against the Warriors
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kobe Sanders found out just before gametime that he'd starting for the Los Angeles Clippers against Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.
NBA: Clippers, without James Harden, maintain hot streak vs. Warriors
Kawhi Leonard led the way with 24 points, Kobe Sanders chipped in with 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame the absence of James Harden to hold off the visiting Golden State Warriors, 103-102, on Monday night.
Yakima Herald-Republic
Independent EspañolINGLEWOOD, California, USA (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, rookie Kobe Sanders added 20, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Golden State Warriors 103-102 on Monday night…
Enid News & Eagle
L.A. Clippers 103, Golden State 102
GOLDEN STATE (102)
Daily Breeze
Clippers hold off Warriors for 7th win in 8 games
INGLEWOOD — All the Clippers had to do was hold on for four seconds. Four seconds and they would have another victory, but as they discovered, a lot can happen in a brief period. Clinging to a one-point lead, the Clippers switched on defense then held their breath as Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler lofted a 17-foot turnaround jumper. Clippers veteran Nicolas Batum, along with a couple of others, rushed to contest the shot, and it sail…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 47% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
