Norman Powell scored 22 points, while James Harden contributed 21 points and 12 assists, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 116-102 victory over LeBron James and the Lakers on Sunday at the new Intuit Dome. Kawhi Leonard added 19 points, surpassing 14,000 career points in the third quarter, and Ivica Zubac dominated with 21 points and 19 rebounds. LeBron James posted 25 points and 11 assists, while Anthony Davis, returning from injury, had 16 points and 10 rebounds.
The Clippers built a 26-point lead, aided by Leonard’s eight consecutive points in the third. Despite a strong showing by Rui Hachimura with 19 points, the Lakers’ two-game winning streak came to an end. Leonard remained on a minutes restriction, playing 24 minutes in his fifth game of the season.