THE Clippers ended a two-game losing streak, showing off its offensive firepower by shooting an impressive 60 percent from the field, compared to Chicago’s 47.7 percent. George was particularly dominant, connecting on 11 of 12 attempts, including an impressive 6 of 7 from beyond the arc. Leonard, who overcame back spasms that kept him sidelined the previous game, contributed 27 points on efficient 12-of-17 shooting.
Os Hyland had a remarkable performance coming off the bench, recording a double-double with 17 points and 11 assists, while Norman Powell added 18 points and Terance Mann contributed 12 points to complement the Clippers’ balanced attack.
Despite the efforts of the Bulls, led by DeMar DeRozan with 21 points and Nikola VucevicWith 19 points, they couldn’t match the Clippers’ offensive firepower. Alex Caruso also made a significant contribution with 17 points, including five 3-pointers, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Los Angeles’ dominance.
James Harden was sidelined by the Clippers with left shoulder soreness, while the Bulls were without Coby White, who missed his first game of the season with a right hip injury suffered during the previous match against the Indiana Pacers.
The Clippers took control early in the game, taking a 64-53 halftime lead behind the dynamic duo of Leonard and George. Despite the Bulls’ success from beyond the arc, shooting 9 of 15, they struggled to keep pace with the Clippers’ offensive onslaught.
With this victory, the Clippers completed a series sweep against the Bulls, extending their dominance during their recent clashes. Los Angeles has now won eight of its last 11 meetings against Chicago, demonstrating its ability to perform at a high level against Eastern Conference opponents.
(Contributions from Reuters)
