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Suffocating defense. Kawhi Leonard of the LA Clippers is guarded by Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam of the Pacers. Photo by Nicholai Roska from Tangent Zine.
After an impressive first quarter with a team score of 42 points, the LA Clippers saw their 22-point lead vanish in the second quarter, then saw themselves falling behind by 13 in the third, and despite a late rally, ultimately lost to the Indiana Pacers with a final score of 119-112.
Gradually integrating himself into the team with restricted minutes, Kawhi Leonard played a season-high 33 minutes in a losing effort, scoring 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter. Ivica Zubac achieved another double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds, while James Harden contributed 22 points, nine assists, and six rebounds.
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam defends against the Clippers' Norman Powell. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine.
Pascal Siakam led the charge for the Pacers as the All Star from Cameroon recorded a double-double with 33 points and 11 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin contributed 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Tyrese Haliburton netted 9 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter, finishing the game with 8 assists and 4 steals. The Pacers' defense stifled the Clippers, causing 19 turnovers, which Indiana turned into an impressive 32 points.
The Clippers are looking to break their three-game losing streak against the Utah Jazz on Saturday at Intuit Dome, with the game set to begin at 7:30 PM PST. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers will be visiting the LA Lakers on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena at 1 PM PST.
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