DETROIT (AP) — Russell Westbrook scored 23 points to become the 25th player in NBA history with 25,000 points, Kawhi Leonard had 21 of his 33 points in the first half and the Los Angeles Clippers put on an offensive show in a 136-125 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.
“I’m so grateful to be on this team,” said Westbrook, who immediately fouled Cade Cunningham after his basket and celebrated with his teammates at the bench.
Leonard reached 30 points with five minutes left in the quarter when he put Los Angeles ahead 89-80.
Powell started the fourth with another 3, and Los Angeles led 108-90 after the first minute of the fourth.
Detroit got within 116-109, but the Clippers scored nine points in 74 seconds to ice the game.
Persons:
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Organizations:
DETROIT, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, Clippers, Pistons, Detroit, Westbrook, NEXT Clippers, Miami Heat, Sunday, Magic
Locations:
” Los Angeles, Los Angeles