Indiana Pacers vs. LA Clippers The Los Angeles Clippers secured their third consecutive victory with a 130-107 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Kawhi Leonard led the way with 29 points, while Bennedict Mathurin contributed 23 points on an efficient 8-of-11 shooting performance. Brook Lopez added 17 points for the Clippers, and Darius Garland recorded 12 points in his first home game since being traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Pacers, meanwhile, saw Pascal Siakam return from a three-game absence due to a left wrist sprain, scoring 29 points to lead his team. However, Indiana fell to its seventh consecutive loss, dropping to a 15-47 record in the Eastern Conference. Jay Huff chipped in 18 points, including 4 of 8 from beyond the arc, while Jarace Walker finished with 17. The Clippers dominated the early stages of the game, building a 42-25 lead after the first quarter and extending their advantage to 63-51 at halftime. Leonard was instrumental in the first half, scoring 20 points by halftime. The Clippers further extended their lead with a 16-2 run in the third quarter, making it a 21-point game. The Clippers' offensive efficiency was a key factor in the victory, shooting 55.1% from the field compared to the Pacers' 42.9%. Norchad Omier, who scored just one basket, made history by becoming the first Nicaraguan to appear in an NBA game. The Pacers’ next matchup is against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, while the Clippers will face the San Antonio Spurs on the same night. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.#indiana_pacers #kawhi_Leonard #la_clippers #brook_lopez #benedict_mathurin
