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The Los Angeles Clippers made a statement on the road in their first game of the season, as Leonard and George led them to a 123-83 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Wembanyama Arena. The Clippers were led by Kawhi Leonard, who had a game-high 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Paul George added 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists.
The Clippers set the tone early, jumping out to a 10-point lead after the first quarter and never looking back. Leonard and George were both efficient from the field, shooting a combined 15-for-25 from the field. The Clippers also got contributions from their bench, with Lou Williams scoring 18 points and Montrezl Harrell adding 12 points and 8 rebounds.
The Spurs were led by DeMar DeRozan, who had 19 points and 7 assists, but the Spurs were unable to keep up with the Clippers’ offensive firepower. The Spurs shot just 36% from the field and were outrebounded by the Clippers 51-36.
The win was a great way for the Clippers to start their season, as Leonard and George showed that they are ready to lead the team to success. The Clippers will look to continue their success as they travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets on Wednesday.
