Published 13:36 IST, December 26th 2019
Clippers defeat Lakers 111-106 in Christmas Battle of LA after Kawhi Leonard's 35 points
The Los Angeles Clippers registered a 111-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas at the Staples Center in LA, USA. Here are the player ratings.
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Los Angeles Clippers once again beat Los Angeles Lakers 111-106 on Wednesday, December 25 (Thursday, December 26). game took place at Staples Center in Los Angeles, USA. Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 35 points and 12 rebounds for Clippers. He scored 11 points during Q4 to overtake Lakers and bag win. He capped Clippers' 7-0 run with a three-pointer, levelling score at 101 with 5:14 left on clock. Leonard followed that with 4 free throws. Montrezl Harrell added 18 points from bench while Paul George added 17 points. Clippers are w undefeated against Lakers this season.
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Kyle Kuzma was top scorer for Lakers with 25 points. Anthony Davis added 24 points. LeBron James scored 23 points and 10 assists and 9 rebounds. This was Lakers' fourth consecutive loss after losing to Milwaukee Bucks on December 19 (December 20 IST). Though game could have been tied, Patrick Beverley blocked James' three-pointer. George made 2 free throws to seal Clippers' victory. Lou Williams also made 2 free throws to give Lakers a 105-103 advant with over 3 minutes left.
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NBA 2019-20: Los Angeles Clippers edge past Los Angeles Lakers in a 111-106 victory
NBA 2019-20: LA Clippers vs LA Lakers player ratings
Los Angeles Clippers
- Kawhi Leonard – 8/10
- Patrick Beverley – 5/10
- Paul George – 6/10
- Landry Shamet – 5/10
- Montrezl Harrell – 6/10
- Patrick Patterson – 5/10
- Maurice Harkless – 3/10
- Lou Williams – 6/10
- JaMychal Green – 4/10
- Ivica Zubac – 7/10
Los Angeles Lakers
- Anthony Davis – 7/10
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope – 6/10
- Danny Green – 4/10
- Dwight Howard – 5/10
- LeBron James – 6.5/10
- Avery Bradley – 4/10
- Alex Caruso – 5/10
- Kyle Kuzma - 8/10
- JaVale McGee – 4/10
- Rajon Rondo – 5/10
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13:36 IST, December 26th 2019