In a decisive showdown on January 25, 2026, the Los Angeles Clippers delivered a commanding performance, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 126-89 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Kawhi Leonard was the standout player, scoring 21 of his 28 points in the first half, helping the Clippers establish a staggering 38-point lead by halftime.
James Harden also made a significant contribution with 19 points, while John Collins and Jordan Miller added 18 and 16 points, respectively. Ivica Zubac rounded out the effort with a solid double-double, finishing with 11 points and 10 rebounds. The Clippers improved their record to 21-24, marking their eighth victory in the last nine games, including a recent win against the Lakers.
Meanwhile, the Nets continued to struggle, shooting just 28% in the first half and finishing the game at 34% overall (29 for 86). Their long-range shooting was particularly dismal, hitting only 21% (9 for 43) from beyond the arc. This loss marked Brooklyn’s fourth straight defeat, and they have now dropped 10 of their last 11 games, including a tough double-overtime loss to the Boston Celtics just two days prior.
The Clippers took an early lead, building a 24-point advantage by the end of the first quarter and extending it to 68-37 by halftime. They maintained control throughout the second half, entering the fourth quarter with a 96-66 lead.
This victory continues a trend of overwhelming wins for the Clippers against the Nets, having previously dominated them 126-67 in their last meeting in Los Angeles on January 15, 2025.
Next Up:
- Nets: The team will aim to bounce back as they head to Phoenix for the second game of a five-game road trip.
- Clippers: They will travel to face the Utah Jazz on Tuesday.
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