Clippers crush Mavericks in push to avoid Play-In Tournament

Clippers may sit Kawhi Leonard in rematch with Mavericks

The Los Angeles Clippers will continue their quest for a top-six spot in the Western Conference when they face the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night at Inglewood, Calif., for the second consecutive night.

Desperate to avoid play-in, Clippers blow out Mavericks for 10th win in 12 games

Kawhi Leonard finished with 20 points as the Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 114-91 and moved closer toward their quest of getting an automatic playoff berth.

Clippers crush Mavericks in push to avoid Play-In Tournament

INGLEWOOD — The margins in the Western Conference get thinner with each game. The pressure to secure one of the top six spots is building on those four teams that continue to jockey for position behind the top teams. The Clippers are among those feeling the heat, knowing that each win helps them avoid the Play-In Tournament and each loss adds to the gravity of the situation. “The last 10 games we’ve played so far have been playoff games,” Coach …

Leonard scores 20 points to help Clippers rout Mavericks 114-91 for 3rd straight win

Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points, Ivica Zubac had 14 points and 13 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Dallas Mavericks 114-91 on Friday night for their third straight victory.

L.A. Clippers 114, Dallas 91

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