Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Clippers
January 1,2024 at 10:00 PM
Clippers Defeat Thunder, 128-117
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder, 128-117, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday.

Los Angeles led for all but a few minutes in this game but needed a late run to grab their win. They trailed 115-114 with 3:37 left but finished the game on a 14-2 run to capture their victory. The Clippers shot 54 percent from the field while holding the Thunder below 51 percent shooting. Los Angeles doubled up Oklahoma City in blocks, 10-5, while winning the turnover battle, 12-9. They also out-rebounded them, 50-43.

The Thunder (27-13) were led by Jalen Williams, totaling 25 points, three rebounds and seven assists. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accrued 19 points, two rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Luguentz Dort had 19 points, while Isaiah Joe led the bench with 15 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals. Chet Holmgren generated eight points, five rebounds and five assists.

The Clippers (26-14) were led by Paul George, scoring 28 of his 38 points in the second half. He finished with 38 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals. James Harden tallied 16 points, five rebounds and eight assists. Kawhi Leonard collected 16 points, six rebounds and six assists. Mason Plumlee provided 14 points, five rebounds, two assists and three blocks.

On deck for Oklahoma City is a road matchup with the Utah Jazz on Thursday. As for Los Angeles, they're off until Sunday, when they play host to the Brooklyn Nets.
Posted on: 1/16/2024 9:44 PM
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