Playoff basketball returned to Los Angeles Saturday, but it took the Clippers about six minutes longer than they would have liked to show up. L.A. eventually climbed out of that first-quarter hole, but playing from behind eventually took its toll in a XXX-XXX loss.
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 49 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. Neither one was the best player on the court.
Luka Donu010diu0107 was the first star to get comfortable, dominating his individual matchup with Patrick Beverley to score in the post and create opportunities for his teammate to attack closeouts.