The Los Angeles Clippers, led by Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, have secured their fourth consecutive win, placing them at the top of the Western Conference with the best win percentage in franchise history for this point in the season. Leonard scored 36 points with 5 three-pointers and 5 assists, while Harden contributed 30 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds in their recent victory in Atlanta. Harden's performance marked his first 30-point/10-assist game with the Clippers, joining Oscar Robertson as the only players with at least 100 such games. Over the past 30 games, Leonard has a 25-5 record and averages 26.4 PPG, 57% FG, 51% 3-pt FG, and 92% FT, making him the first player to achieve 25 points on 55-50-90 shooting splits over any 30-game span. The Clippers' rise to the top is also attributed to the addition of Russell Westbrook, who along with Leonard, is gaining MVP buzz and recognition for his impact on the team. Head coach Ty Lue highlighted the significance of the top seed and home-court advantage, acknowledging the support of the home fans.
L.A. currently sits at the top of the West standings 🔥 📺: Pelicans-Clippers | 10 ET on ESPN https://t.co/zFSvkbPg6t
Stephen A Smith gives Russ his flowers: "Russell Westbrook is a leader. Russell Westbrook is a player. Whatever denigration he has received in the past, he has made up for it on the Clippers. Watch this brother play," "The brother’s character doesn’t get enough credit. He… https://t.co/tVDmoV86fg
Ty Lue says it’s something special for the Clippers and this franchise to be in first in the West after how they started this season and how the home fans have stuck with them. Ty says getting the top seed and home court will mean a lot to this franchise. https://t.co/p4kBMbeM92
Russell Westbrook resurgence: Future Hall of Famer gets his flowers as Clippers dominate. https://t.co/4mHai62c98 Click the image to read more:
WESTBROOK RISING ⬆️: The Los Angeles Clippers currently hold onto the number one spot in the NBA’s Western Conference and along with Kawhi Leonard gaining MVP buzz, Russell Westbrook is also getting special recognition. https://t.co/oMzeFscd5z
ZERO GAMES separate the Clippers, Thunder, Timberwolves, and Nuggets atop the West standings. 🤯🍿 https://t.co/0YYB4eshYE
ZERO GAMES separate the Clippers, Thunder, Timberwolves and Nuggets atop the West 🤯 LAC: 34-15, 0 GB OKC: 35-16, 0 GB MIN: 35-16, 0 GB DEN: 35-16, 0 GB https://t.co/FlEwDuIztR
The Clippers, Thunder, Timberwolves and Nuggets have nearly identical records. But the Clippers have steadily been on the rise. https://t.co/P7rvHIlJAh
Updated West Standings ‼ Clippers jump into first with OKC and MIN losses. For more, download the NBA App: 📲 https://t.co/oRfhdB8ZfO https://t.co/qEFo2qs0NC
Clippers end Tuesday with the best win percentage in the Western Conference. This is the latest in a season they have the best win percentage in conference in franchise history per @ESPNStatsInfo The previous-latest was 41 games on Jan. 20, 2013 (tied for 1st at 32-9 with OKC).
Monday night was James Harden's first 30-point/10-assist game with the @LAClippers. Harden and Oscar Robertson are the only players in our database with at least 100 such games. #NBA | #ClipperNation https://t.co/LFPYB4IYUy
Russell Westbrook welcomed the change of being traded from the Lakers and eventually signing with the Clippers. (via: @NotoriousOHM) https://t.co/V36MO2hnLg
In the past 30 Clippers games, Kawhi Leonard has a 25-5 record while averaging: • 26.4 PPG • 57% FG • 51% 3-pt FG • 92% FT He’s the first player to average 25 points on 55-50-90 shooting splits over any 30-game span all-time, per @Statswilliams.
Monday's NBA Best: - Brandon Ingram: 41 pts, 6 reb, 9 ast - Anthony Davis: 26 pts, 15 reb, 11 ast, 3 blk - James Harden: 30 pts, 8 reb, 10 ast, 2 stl - Domantas Sabonis: 12 pts, 19 reb, 15 ast - Kawhi Leonard: 36 pts, 2 reb, 5 ast https://t.co/IV1IgCd86S
Updated West Standings ‼️ Kawhi Leonard and James Harden combine for 66 PTS to give the Clippers their 4th-straight win! For more, download the NBA App: 📲 https://t.co/oRfhdB8ZfO https://t.co/L45Q7bhnPW
Kawhi Leonard and James Harden ran the show for the Clippers in their win in ATL! Leonard: 36 PTS, 5 3PM, 5 AST Harden: 30 PTS, 10 AST, 8 REB https://t.co/KDe0UJT1PY