Kawhi Leonard played on consecutive nights for the first time since April 2021, but the Clippers lost 122-114 at New Orleans on Saturday night.
Russell Westbrook had a season-high 36 points, Robert Covington also had a season best with 27 points and the Clippers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 141-132.
“Just trying to guard without fouling, that was the answer tonight,” Leonard said. “Just ticky-tack fouls, those weren’t shooting fouls, really.” Saturday’s fouls replaced Friday’s turnovers as the source of another second-quarter struggle. The Clippers own the league’s third-worst net rating in second quarters all season, though they have improved to 12th since their roster was reformed after the All-Star break.
When Westbrook earned his fourth foul late in the third quarter, sidelining one of the night’s few consistent offensive options, how the Clippers would fill the void became one critical challenge. One candidate, Powell, who had battled congestion for days, missed his four three-pointers while committing six turnovers. He finished with 12 points on four-for-nine shooting, and the Clippers’ other usual instant-energy source, Mann, added six points.
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