Kawhi Leonard Buzzer-beater Seals Clippers' Massive Comeback Win Over Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — Kawhi Leonard made a jumper pinch 0.4 seconds remaining, and nan Clippers rallied from a 24-point shortage to hit nan Indiana Pacers 114-113 connected Friday night.

Leonard vanished pinch 28 points, reaching 20 for nan 50th consecutive game. Darius Garland led nan Clippers pinch 30.

The Clippers were tally disconnected nan level early by nan squad pinch nan NBA’s worst record. The Pacers were a sizzling 8 for 11 from three-point scope successful nan first quarter, opening a 42-21 lead.

It grew to 45-21 early successful nan 2nd earlier nan Clippers stormed backmost for their 4th consecutive victory, giving coach Tyronn Lue nan 400th of his career.

Indiana had gone backmost up 113-108 connected Obi Toppin’s jumper pinch a infinitesimal to play. Leonard answered pinch a jumper, Garland made 2 free throws and nan Clippers sewage nan shot backmost aft Pascal Siakam missed a jumper. They inbounded on nan near broadside to Leonard, who dribbled into nan mediate and pulled up for nan winner.

Leonard go nan 14th NBA subordinate to people astatine slightest 20 successful 50 consecutive games, a streak that began Nov. 28.

Bennedict Mathurin scored 17 points against his erstwhile team, going 12 for 15 connected free throws.

Aaron Nesmith scored 26 points and Toppin had 20 for nan Pacers, who person dropped 2 successful a statement since nan triumph that snapped their 16-game winning streak. They mislaid guardant Jarace Walker aft he was evaluated for a concussion successful nan first half.

Up adjacent for nan Clippers: at Milwaukee connected Sunday.