Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points (20 in the paint), and the LA Clippers beat the Sacramento Kings 131-117.
The Clippers took control with a 29-10 run bridging the second and third quarters and led by as many as 25.
James Harden had 26 points (17 in the first quarter), 6 assists and 5 steals.
For the Kings, De'Aaron Fox scored 40 points on 14 for 23 shooting. Fox scored 17 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter.
The Clippers shot 53.8% from the field and 50.0% from 3 to the Kings’ 46.5% and 31.7%. The Kings forced 7 turnovers, about 8 fewer than usual for this many possessions. They outscored the Clippers 43-20 off the bench. The Clippers’ starters outscored the Kings 76-59 in 28 minutes together.