INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points in just 25 minutes as the Los Angeles Clippers delivered a dominant 129–96 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night, fueled by exceptional shooting from beyond the arc.
Brook Lopez added 19 points, while Darius Garland contributed 15 points and six assists as the Clippers secured back-to-back wins after previously dropping four straight. The victory pushed Los Angeles back to a .500 record with just 10 games remaining in the regular season, a remarkable turnaround from their 6–21 start in December.
The Clippers were nearly flawless at the free-throw line, converting all 18 attempts, while also dominating from three-point range. Los Angeles shot 17-of-38 (45%) from deep, including an explosive first half where they hit 11 threes. A scorching 43-point second quarter set the tone, highlighted by a 7-of-12 stretch from long distance.
Meanwhile, Gary Trent Jr. led Milwaukee with 20 points off the bench, and Ryan Rollins paced the starters with 13. The Bucks, missing Giannis Antetokounmpo due to a knee injury, have now lost 10 of their last 14 games.
The Clippers extended their lead to as much as 46 points in the second half, showcasing their offensive rhythm and defensive pressure. Leonard, who scored 16 points in the second quarter alone, rested for the entire fourth period.
Now in his 14th season, Leonard is averaging a career-high 28.3 points, leading the Clippers toward a likely play-in tournament spot.
