Washington Wizards @ LA Clippers
Leonard scores 33 as Clippers top Wizards to win fourth straight
INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- — Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and James Harden added 22 points as the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to four games with a 119-105 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Yanic Konan Niederhauser scored 16 points and Jordan Miller added 11 points with 10 rebounds as the Clippers improved to 11-2 since Dec. 20 after starting the season 6-21.
The victory came without starting center Ivica Zubac (ankle) and starting forward John Collins (groin), while Leonard (ankle) was on a minutes restriction. Leonard finished 7 of 11 from 3-point range in 30 minutes.
Kyshawn George scored 23 points and Khris Middleton added 17 for the Wizards who lost their fourth consecutive game and fell to 0-2 on a four-game road trip.
Marvin Bagley III scored 15 points with 11 rebounds for Washington, which remained short-handed after CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert were traded Friday and new addition Trae Young (knee, quad) remains out. Young will be reevaluated after the All-Star break.
The Wizards were further depleted when center Alex Sarr was ejected with 1:45 remaining before halftime after receiving his second technical foul of the game.
The Clippers led 37-22 after one quarter and were up by 20 at 54-34 with 6:47 remaining in the first half. Los Angeles led by 24 in the first half before settling into a 70-51 lead at halftime.
The Wizards went on a 30-13 run to open the second half and pull within 83-81 with 3:26 remaining in the third quarter. The Clippers pushed their advantage to 96-89 to start the fourth quarter.
Leonard scored 11 consecutive points for the Clippers early in the fourth quarter with his 3-pointer with 6:14 remaining giving Los Angeles a 110-95 lead.
Wizards: At Sacramento on Friday night.
Clippers: At Toronto on Friday night.
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Game Information
Inglewood, CA

Referee:Mark Lindsay
Referee:Andy Nagy
Referee:Jenna Schroeder

2025-26 Standings
| Southeast | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 27 | 24 | .529 | - | W2 |
| Miami | 28 | 26 | .519 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Atlanta | 26 | 28 | .481 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Charlotte | 25 | 28 | .472 | 3 | W9 |
| Washington | 14 | 38 | .269 | 13.5 | L2 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 32 | 19 | .627 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 31 | 22 | .585 | 2 | L2 |
| Golden State | 28 | 25 | .528 | 5 | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 25 | 27 | .481 | 7.5 | W2 |
| Sacramento | 12 | 42 | .222 | 21.5 | L12 |
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