The Los Angeles Clippers extended their win streak to four games with a dominant 138-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. The game, which was played at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, saw the Clippers take control from the opening tip and never look back.
The Clippers were led by a balanced scoring attack, with five players finishing in double figures. Paul George led the way with 30 points on 11-of-18 shooting, including 4-of-7 from beyond the arc. Kawhi Leonard added 28 points on 10-of-17 shooting, while Marcus Morris Sr. chipped in with 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting. Nicolas Batum and Ivica Zubac also finished in double figures, with 14 and 10 points respectively.
The Clippers dominated the game on both ends of the court, shooting 50.6% from the field and 43.5% from beyond the arc while holding the Spurs to just 41.1% shooting from the field and 26.7% from three-point range. The Clippers also outrebounded the Spurs 47-32 and dished out 30 assists on their 48 made field goals.
The Clippers also received strong performances from their bench, with Lou Williams scoring 16 points and dishing out 7 assists in just 23 minutes of play. Terance Mann also played well off the bench, scoring 8 points and grabbing 6 rebounds in just 20 minutes of play.
The victory improves the Clippers' record to 33-14 on the season and keeps them in second place in the Western Conference, just one game behind the first-place Utah Jazz. The loss drops the Spurs' record to 20-26 on the season and they remain in tenth place in the Western Conference.
The Clippers will look to continue their winning ways on Wednesday night when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The Spurs will look to rebound from the loss when they take on the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Overall, It was a convincing win for the Clippers as they never let the Spurs into the game and controlled the game from start to finish. The balanced scoring attack and strong performances from the bench were key factors in the victory. The Clippers look like a team that is on a mission to win the championship this year, and with the way they are playing at the moment, it's hard to bet against them.
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