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NBA: Leonard scores 35 as Clippers storm back to beat Bulls

NBA: Leonard scores 35 as Clippers storm back to beat Bulls

Agence France-Presse

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Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors on March 10, 2020 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. File photo. Noah Graham, NBAE via Getty Images/AFP

LOS ANGELES -- Kawhi Leonard scored a team high 35 points and surpassed 10,000 career points as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to edge the Chicago Bulls 130-127 in the NBA on Sunday.

Leonard earned the bulk of his points during an explosive third quarter in which he scored 21, a career high for one quarter.

He finished with seven three-pointers in the game, including one in the third period that allowed him to reach the milestone.

"We shot the ball well tonight and we got stops at the end of the game," said Leonard, who hit 14 of 22 shots. "I never make excuses."

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The Clippers scored the first basket of the game but did not lead again until the third quarter when Leonard drained his seventh basket from beyond the arc.

Asked how he has been able to stay focused long enough to reach 10,000 career points, Leonard said, "Just hard work and dedication. I spend hours in the gym. I pretty much grind it out every day, and I have my mind set on a goal."

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The Clippers were able to regroup Sunday after a crushing 115-105 loss two days earlier to the Golden State Warriors, when they surrendered a 20-point lead.

Paul George had 28 points, seven rebounds and nine assists and Lou Williams came off the bench to score 21 points for the Clippers, who averted their first three-game losing streak of the season.

The Bulls hung in there, but suffered another disappointing close loss. They lost by two points to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday and by four points to the Sacramento Kings two days earlier.

Zach LaVine scored a season-high 45 points and he made 10 three-pointers for the Bulls, who lost their third consecutive game. Garrett Temple added 18 points and Patrick Williams had 17 points. LaVine's finished just shy of his personal high of 49 points.

The Clippers outscored the Bulls 42-35 in the third quarter to go into the fourth with the game tied 94-94.

Nicolas Batum completed a four point play with 2:30 remaining in the fourth to give the Clippers the lead for good.

In the final seconds, LaVine put up an airball from three point range and then George nailed two free throws to seal the victory.

Elsewhere, Mike Conley had 22 points and Rudy Gobert grabbed 20 rebounds as the Utah Jazz slipped past the Detroit Pistons 96-86.

The NBA also postponed Sunday's game between the host Boston Celtics and Miami Heat due to ongoing Covid-19 protocols.

Miami did not have the required eight available players to play the game while the Celtics were down to the NBA minimum of eight.

© Agence France-Presse

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UST Growling Tigresses gun for third straight victory in WMPBL

UST Growling Tigresses gun for third straight victory in WMPBL

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University of Santo Tomas’ Brigette Santos in action in the 2025 WMPBL Invitationals. Photo handoutUniversity of Santo Tomas’ Brigette Santos in action in the 2025 WMPBL Invitationals. Photo handout

MANILA — University of Santo Tomas returns for another week of 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) Invitationals action on Wednesday.

The 2-0 Growling Tigresses are determined to secure their third straight win when they face Centro Escolar University (1-2), 6:00 p.m., at the Enderun Gym and look to pick up where they left off last January 29.

Kent Pastrana and standout rookie Karylle Sierba are once again expected to lead the charge for the former UAAP champions as they look to remain one of only two unbeaten teams in the league, alongside Galeries Tower.

UST is aiming to secure its third consecutive win after an 82-67 triumph over Discovery Perlas and a dominant 75-32 victory over PSP.

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Over at the other side, the Lady Scorpions head into the match-up coming off a gutsy 68-65 win over EZ Jersey. CEU will lean on the 1-2 punch of Claire Tapinit and Diana Defeles as they look to sustain their momentum and make it two straight victories.

Earlier in the day, New Zealand-Bluefire will open the triple-header against Far Eastern University at 4:00 p.m.

The Valkyries, led by Snow Peñaranda, look to make it three victories in a row to improve their standings to 4-1, while the Lady Tamaraws (1-2) will try to rebound after a tough 61-76 defeat against Philippine Navy.

In the nightcap, San Juan looks to bounce back against the Luisa San Juan-led Cavite-TOL at 8:00 p.m.

The Lady Knights (2-1), who suffered their first loss against Pilipinas Aguilas last February 5, look to vent their ire against a Patriots side that was coming off its first win after three tries.

Games in this league will air live on IBC 13 and stream via the league’s official Facebook page and YouTube channel.  

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