Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers to dominant 130-107 victory over struggling Pacers
Mar 4, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dunks the ball against the Indiana Pacers in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Kawhi Leonard continued their impressive form with a commanding 130-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to three games behind a stellar performance from Kawhi Leonard.
Leonard dominated the court with 29 points, setting the tone for what would become a wire-to-wire victory at home. The Clippers established control early, racing to a 42-25 lead after the first quarter with Leonard already contributing 20 points by halftime as Los Angeles held a 63-51 advantage.
Supporting cast delivers in convincing fashion
Bennedict Mathurin provided excellent support with 23 points on efficient 8-for-11 shooting, while Brook Lopez added 17 points to the balanced offensive attack. Darius Garland contributed 12 points in his first home game since being acquired in a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers last month, showing early signs of integration with his new team.
The Clippers pulled away definitively in the third quarter with a decisive 16-2 run that transformed a seven-point lead into a commanding 21-point advantage. Los Angeles shot an impressive 55.1 percent from the field compared to Indiana’s struggling 42.9 percent, highlighting the gulf in performance between the two teams.
Pacers’ struggles continue despite Siakam’s return
Pascal Siakam provided a bright spot for Indiana with 29 points in his return after missing three games with a left wrist sprain. However, his individual effort couldn’t prevent the Pacers from suffering their seventh consecutive loss, dropping their record to a dismal 15-47 and leaving them at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
Jay Huff contributed 18 points and connected on four 3-pointers for Indiana, while Jarace Walker finished with 17 points in the losing effort. The game also featured a historic moment as Norchad Omier, despite scoring just one basket, became the first Nicaraguan player to score in the NBA according to the Clippers.
Both teams return to action on Friday night, with the Pacers traveling to face the Los Angeles Lakers while the Clippers visit San Antonio as they look to extend their winning streak to four games.
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