Clippers Rally to Beat Spurs in Home Opener

The Los Angeles Clippers achieved their first victory at the Intuit Dome by overcoming a significant 26-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 113-104. Norman Powell led the team with 23 points, supported by Amir Coffey's 21 points, while Ivica Zubac and James Harden each contributed 17 points. Despite trailing 40-14 at the end of the first quarter, the Clippers displayed remarkable resilience, making it their largest comeback when trailing at the end of the first quarter in franchise history. This victory came during a stretch where the Clippers implemented an impressive defensive strategy, outscoring the Spurs 27-7 in the fourth quarter. The Spurs, missing coach Gregg Popovich due to illness, saw Victor Wembanyama lead their scoring with 24 points and nine blocks, but could not maintain their early momentum. This comeback ties for the third-largest deficit overcome in Clippers history, showcasing their characteristic tendency for dramatic recoveries under coach Tyronn Lue.