The San Antonio Spurs went on a 20-6 run in the third quarter to beat the LA Clippers 107-97.
The Clippers led 62-60 when Derrick White’s 3-pointer put the Spurs ahead for good with 7:24 left in the third quarter. He made 2 3-pointers as they pulled away to an 80-68 lead with 39 seconds left in the quarter, and they led by as many as 19 in the fourth quarter.
LaMarcus Aldridge had 17 points (9 in the second quarter), 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 blocks.
For the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard had 19 points (14 in the paint) and 7 assists but shot 8 for 23.
The Spurs shot 43.0% from the field and 38.9% from 3 to the Clippers’ 39.1% and 36.4%. The Clippers forced 11 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Spurs outscored the Clippers 22-6 on the fast break. The Spurs outscored the Clippers 21-9 in 7 minutes with Belinelli, Mills, Lyles, Murray and Poeltl on the floor together.