Kawhi Leonard Ties Franchise Record as Clippers Defeat Bulls 119-108
Kawhi Leonard shone with 28 points, matching a franchise record as the Los Angeles Clippers triumphed over the Chicago Bulls 119-108 in an NBA matchup. This performance marked Leonard's achievement of scoring at least 20 points for the 44th consecutive game, equaling Bob McAdoo's single-season mark set in 1974-75 when the team was located in Buffalo. Bennedict Mathurin also made a significant contribution, adding 26 points at the Intuit Dome. With this victory, the Clippers improved to 7-1 in March, bringing their season record to 34-32. They currently sit in eighth place in the Western Conference, while the Bulls, suffering their second defeat in two nights after losing to the Lakers, remain in 12th place in the East. In other notable games, Kevin Durant scored 32 points as the Houston Rockets narrowly defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 107-105 at home. Despite missing All-Star center Alpern Sengun due to a back injury, the Rockets led for most of the game until the Pelicans executed a 12-1 run late in the fourth quarter. A critical three-pointer from Jabari Smith Jr. swung the momentum back to Houston, securing their victory. Additionally, Anthony Edwards scored an impressive 42 points to guide the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 127-117 win over the Golden State Warriors, ending a three-game losing streak. Meanwhile, Jrue Holiday recorded 25 points and eight assists as the Portland Trail Blazers completed a four-game sweep of the Utah Jazz with a 124-114 victory at home.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-03-14