US EditionKawhi Leonard, James Harden carry surging Clippers past Jazz
- On Tuesday in Salt Lake City, Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz for their ninth win in 10 games.
- After halftime, the Clippers' defense tightened, forcing 10 steals and several shot-clock violations as they erased deficits with a 14-3 second quarter burst and a 10-2 third quarter run.
- James Harden, Clippers guard, finished with 16 points and 10 assists while Kris Dunn, Clippers guard, contributed 14 points and a season-best five steals.
- The result extends a broader surge as the Clippers have won 16 of their last 19 games and hold the NBA's best record since Christmas; they visit the Denver Nuggets on Friday at 6 p.m. PT.
- Leonard's consistency stands out as he scores at least 20 points in 25 straight games, joining franchise greats, while Utah has dropped seven of their last eight games.
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Kawhi Leonard joins elite Clippers’ club in win over Utah Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY — Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points, James Harden had 16 points and 10 assists, and the Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 111-99 on Tuesday night for their ninth win in 10 games. Leonard has scored at least 20 points in 25 consecutive games. He joins Bob McAdoo, World B. Free and Blake Griffin as the only players in franchise history with such a streak. Kris Dunn added 14 points and a season-best five steals for the Clippers (22-24), who h…
Pasadena Star News
Kawhi Leonard, red-hot Clippers beat Jazz to close in on .500 record
SALT LAKE CITY — The Clippers’ abysmal start to the season keeps getting a little smaller in their rear-view mirror. Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points, James Harden had 16 points and 10 assists, and the red-hot Clippers beat the Utah Jazz, 115-103, on Tuesday night for their ninth win in 10 games. Kris Dunn added 14 points and a season-best five steals for the Clippers (22-24), who have the best record in the NBA since Christmas. They have won 16 o…
SF Examiner
Santa Maria TimesL.A. Clippers 115, Utah 103
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