Clippers Win at Home After Warriors Loss

The Los Angeles Clippers were held to a 98-79 loss to the Golden State Warriors earlier this week — their lowest scoring night in four years — as the team shot 36.6% overall, about 18% from three, committed 16 turnovers and showed visible fatigue among veterans Kawhi Leonard and James Harden while operating with a thin bench. Bradley Beal missed multiple games with back soreness, contributing to depleted scoring and ball-handling; the team expects rotation adjustments and hopes Beal’s return will steady the offense. On Friday the Clippers responded at home, edging the New Orleans Pelicans 126-124 after Kawhi Leonard hit a buzzer‑beater; Leonard finished with 34 points and James Harden had 24 points and 14 assists. That home win, an NBA Cup group-stage opener, underscored Los Angeles’s ability to win at home despite the recent offensive lapse. The Clippers are focusing on shoring up their rotation and consistency as they move forward.