Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Clippers
January 1,2020 at 10:30 PM
Clippers Defeat Cavaliers, 128-103
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, 128-103, at Staples Center on Tuesday.

Los Angeles won this game in dominating fashion, leading by double-digits for the final 30 minutes of action. In fact, they rode a 35-24 second quarter to a 16-point halftime lead and then took a 35-point lead into the fourth quarter thanks to a 40-21 third quarter. The Clippers ended up shooting 52 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range while holding the Cavaliers to 42 percent from the field and 38 percent from long range. In addition, Los Angeles won the rebounding battle, 53-40.

The Cavaliers (12-29) were led by Collin Sexton, who amassed 25 points and two steals. Cedi Osman accrued 21 points and three rebounds. Darius Garland dropped 14 points and handed out 10 assists. John Henson led the bench with 10 points, seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks. Tristan Thompson had eight rebounds and literally no other stat besides five missed shots.

The Clippers (28-13) got 43 points out of Kawhi Leonard, also providing three rebounds, four assists and two steals across 28 minutes. Ivica Zubac totaled 12 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and four blocks. Patrick Beverley accumulated 10 points, seven rebounds and nine assists while Lou Williams led the bench with 24 points and four assists. Moe Harkless also had six points and 11 boards.

On deck for Los Angeles was a home matchup versus the Orlando Magic on Thursday. As for Cleveland, they return to action on Friday against a resurgent Memphis Grizzlies team.
Posted on: 1/14/2020 9:44 PM
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