Leonard sets tone as Clippers roll, Raptors keep slipping

Kawhi Leonard drives a clinical 119–94 Clippers win, imposing control on both pace and shot selection. Brook Lopez’s forceful first quarter triggers the early break, Darius Garland adds steady creation, and Bennedict Mathurin’s bench spark pushes L.A. to a 36–22 lead that sets the tone.

Toronto’s brief answers, Brandon Ingram attacking the rim, Sandro Mamukelashvili hitting from deep, fade under poor free‑throw shooting and squandered second‑chance looks. The second half mirrors the first: the Clippers dictate spacing, punish mismatches, and convert key possessions at the line, going 19‑for‑24.

Jakob Poeltl brings energy despite a brief exit for a cut, but the Raptors’ offense remains erratic. Los Angeles, far more structured and composed, claim a third straight win and tighten their grip on eighth place, with Leonard again serving as the team’s stabilizing force.