The Los Angeles Clippers secured a narrow victory against Sacramento, winning 111:110 in overtime during their home game in Inglewood tonight, marking their third straight win in the NBA.

James Harden was the standout player for the Clippers, contributing 29 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds. Ivica Zubac, the Croatian center, added 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Derrick Jones Jr. and Kawhi Leonard both scored 17 points, the latter hitting the game-winning shot with just seconds left in overtime.

Serbian national team captain Bogdan Bogdanović played for 23 minutes, finishing with nine points, four assists, two rebounds, and a block.

For Sacramento, DeMar DeRozan led the scoring with 31 points, along with 10 assists and seven rebounds. Zach LaVine contributed 30 points and seven rebounds, while Keegan Murray added 15 points and six rebounds. Jonas Valanciunas had a notable performance with nine points, 17 rebounds, and seven assists.

The Clippers are currently eighth in the Western Conference standings with a record of 35 wins and 29 losses, and Sacramento sits in ninth with a 33-30 record.

Meanwhile, Cleveland triumphed over Milwaukee with a score of 112:100, achieving their 14th consecutive victory.

Max Struss was the top performer for Cleveland, scoring 17 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Donovan Mitchell added 15 points, while Darius Garland and Evan Mobley each contributed 13 points, and Jarrett Allen scored 11 points.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was the leading scorer for Milwaukee with 30 points and nine rebounds, followed by Damian Lillard with 22 points, and Kyle Kuzma with 14 points. Brook Lopez had a modest outing with seven points and nine rebounds, while Jericho Sims went scoreless but finished with 10 rebounds.

Cleveland is leading the Eastern Conference with 54 wins and 10 losses, in contrast to Milwaukee, which is in fourth place with a 36-27 record.

Minnesota also enjoyed a victory at home against San Antonio, winning 141:124, marking their fifth consecutive win.

The top scorers for Minnesota were Anthony Edwards with 25 points and Naz Reed with 20 points. Donte DiVincenzo contributed 17 points, while Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert both finished with 16 points and eight rebounds.

Julius Randle recorded a near triple-double with 14 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds, while Mike Conley contributed 13 points, five rebounds, and five assists.

For San Antonio, Dieron Fox led the team with 22 points, followed closely by Stephon Castle with 20 points. Harrison Barnes added 15 points, while Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson contributed 13 points each.

Minnesota stands seventh in the Western Conference with a record of 37 wins and 29 losses, whereas San Antonio is placed 13th with a 26-36 record.

Philadelphia defeated Utah 126:122, powered by 25 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists from former Zalgiris player Lonnie Walker, marking Utah’s fifth consecutive loss. Cade Cunningham was the top scorer for Detroit in their 119:112 win over Portland with 28 points.

Memphis triumphed over New Orleans 107:104, handing them their fourth straight defeat. The standout performers for the Grizzlies were Ja Morant, who scored 32 points, and Desmond Bayne, who had 30 points along with nine rebounds and eight assists.

GAME RESULTS

New Orleans – Memphis 104:107

Philadelphia – Utah 126:122

Milwaukee – Cleveland 100:112

Minnesota – San Antonio 141:124

Portland – Detroit 112:119

Los Angeles Clippers – Sacramento 111:110

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