
The Los Angeles Clippers survived a late rally by the Golden State Warriors 102-92. The Clippers led by as a lot as 21 factors within the effort.
“I believed we had some good pictures early however we simply didn’t deal with their strain within the second half,” stated Clippers head coach Tyronne Lue. “That fourth quarter, they picked up full court docket, run and leap and we didn’t deal with effectively they usually had been in a position to get again within the recreation.”
All Clippers starters scored within the double digits, guard Norman Powell led with 26 factors. Heart Ivica Zubac contributed 17 factors whereas main in rebounds with 11. Lue talked about how Zubac is a “weapon” the group can depend on.
“I believe yearly I’ve been right here [Zubac has] gotten higher and higher, somebody you possibly can belief,” Lue stated. “You’re seeing groups are double-teaming him down within the publish ups as a result of he’s so environment friendly down on the block.”
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Warriors ahead Jonathan Kuminga led all scorers with 34 factors and led the Warriors with 10 rebounds.
“[Kuminga] is aware of we’d like that from him each evening, scoring, athleticism, his exercise. For him to deliver that was large,” stated Warriors ahead Kyle Anderson. “He’s a monster on the basketball court docket and the best way he carries himself off the court docket, only a nice dude to be round.”
Early within the fourth quarter, a number of Golden State gamers attacked the paint to attain, chopping down a 19-point lead into 10. Regardless of noise from the raucous crowd within the Intuit Dome, Kuminga executed free throws.

A 3-pointer by guard Moses Moody introduced the Warriors inside three factors with 2:30 left in regulation.
“They had been simply guarding, trapping, getting deflections,” stated Warriors guard Buddy Hield. “[Kuminga] put strain on the rim. We had been in a position to set our protection.”
Clippers ahead Kawhi Leonard will return to the Clippers line up in early 2025. Lue defined how the group has been getting ready for his return whereas staying aggressive within the meantime.
“Guys getting used to operating his performs in apply … so when he will get again, we’ll be in control,” Lue stated. “We play 10-minute scrimmages simply to get [Leonard] acclimated to enjoying five-on-five, which has been good for us.”
The Clippers will journey to battle the New Orleans Pelicans on December 30 at 5:00P.M.