Published 20:04 IST, October 23rd 2019

NBA: Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers to a 112-102 win over Lakers

Los Angeles Clippers registered a 112-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, October 23 at the Staples Center in the second game of NBA season.

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On Wednesday, October 25, Los Angeles Clippers defeated Los Angeles Lakers 112-102 in second NBA 2019-20 game. match took place at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California (8:00 am IST). Danny Green scored 28 points for Lakers, while Kawhi Leonard scored 30 points for Clippers. 

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NBA: LA Lakers vs LA Clippers match report 

Initially, Lakers had a 13-2 lead over Clippers as Kawhi Leonard missed his first two shots and turned ball over twice. However, Leonard gained momentum in Q2 and continued to perform well, winning his team season-opening battle of Los Angeles. Despite constant attacks from Lakers, Clippers mand to come out on top. Montrezl Harrell and Lou Williams scored 17 and 21 points respectively, with a combined total of eleven assists. Danny Green set a new record for a Lakers debut with his 28 points. LeBron James and Anthony Davis scored early points for LA Lakers during Q1. As a result of Leonard's seven straight shots in first half, Clippers went into half time with a 62-54 advant.

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Green did t back down, and Lakers went into Q4 with score tied at 85, as shooting guard led an 18-point Q3. Clippers mand to regain ir lead, bagging a win with a 10-point lead. Leonard added six rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block to his 30 points. Clippers hold Lakers to force 15 turvers and 43.5 percent shooting from field. 

 

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11:08 IST, October 23rd 2019