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The Los Angeles Clippers handed the Golden State Warriors their first loss of the season on Sunday after a 112-104 victory.
With Kawhi Leonard still sidelined, the trio of James Harden, Ivica Zubac and Norman Powell continued leading the way for Los Angeles. Harden had 23 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds while Zubac put up 23 points, 17 boards and six assists.
After a scorching hot 37-point performance against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, Powell cooled off a bit but still finished with 20. Derrick Jones Jr. also had his best game of the season as the new addition to the Clippers’ roster put up 18 points.
Following the win, fans praised Harden, Zubac, Powell and the Clippers supporting staff for picking up another win despite being without Leonard.
For the Warriors, a loss to the Clippers isn’t where their problems ended on Sunday. Star Steph Curry exited the game during the fourth quarter due to a left ankle sprain, Golden State announced on social media.
Dubs fans can only hope Curry’s injury doesn’t sideline him too long as the veteran guard is essential to the team’s playoff hopes this year.
The Clippers have had a tough stretch to start the season with matchups against the Phoenix Suns, Nuggets and Warriors early on. Confidence should be high after winning two out of those three matchups, especially with a star like Leonard out.
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