Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 119-105 victory over the Washington Wizards at Intuit Dome on Wednesday.
James Harden added 22 points as the Clippers extended their winning streak to four games and improved to 17-23 on the season.
Los Angeles dominated early, taking a 37-22 lead after one quarter and expanding it to 70-51 at halftime despite missing starters Ivica Zubac (ankle) and John Collins (groin).
The Wizards rallied in the third, going on a 30-13 run to get within 83-81 with just over three minutes left in the quarter.
Leonard responded with 11 straight points in the fourth, including a three-pointer that gave the Clippers a 110-95 lead with 6:14 to go, effectively putting the game out of reach.
Yanic Konan Niederhauser scored 16 points off the bench, while Jordan Miller contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, helping Los Angeles maintain depth despite injuries.
Washington, struggling without newly acquired Trae Young, relied on Kyshawn George and Khris Middleton on offense. George finished with 23 points and Middleton added 17.
Marvin Bagley III recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds, but the Wizards were hampered by a season-low 26% shooting from three-point range (10 of 38) and an ejection for center Alex Sarr late in the second quarter.
Leonard played 30 minutes on a minutes restriction and made 7 of 11 from three-point range, adding eight free throws for a perfect 30-minute performance.
The Clippers shot 47% from the field and made all 27 free throws, consistently converting chances while limiting turnovers to nine.
Los Angeles travels to Toronto on Friday to continue their four-game road trip, while Washington visits Sacramento on Friday looking for answers amid injuries and recent losses.
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