Clippers Rally Past Rockets 105-102 Behind Leonard

Clippers Storm Back to Stun Rockets

The LA Clippers turned a 10-point hole into victory. Kawhi Leonard and company rallied past the Houston Rockets 105-102 on Wednesday night. The comeback ended Houston's three-game winning streak.

Leonard Leads the Charge

Kawhi Leonard looked like a superhero in the fourth quarter. His long arms snatched rebounds. His smooth jumper found the net again and again. Leonard finished with 27 points and 12 boards. He also grabbed four steals, swiping the ball like a ninja. His hands were everywhere on defense.

The two-time champion has now scored over 20 points in seven straight games. He keeps proving he's back to his best after injuries slowed him down in past seasons.

Role Players Step Up

Kris Dunn came through big for LA. He scored 16 points on hot shooting. Dunn made six of his 10 shots from the floor. His quick passes set up teammates perfectly with six assists.

Bennedict Mathurin added 16 points despite a tough shooting night. He showed his defensive skills with three steals. Brook Lopez chipped in 15 points while protecting the rim with two blocks.

The Clippers played without several key guards. Darius Garland sat out with a toe injury. Nicolas Batum rested for the back-to-back games.

Rockets Fight Hard

Houston led by 10 points at halftime. Kevin Durant scored 21 points for the Rockets. His veteran presence kept Houston close all game. Alperen Sengun dominated inside with 16 points and nine rebounds. He blocked three shots with his long reach.

Jabari Smith Jr. grabbed 12 rebounds to go with his 16 points. Reed Sheppard scored 17 points off the bench.

The Rockets played without guard Fred VanVleet, who remains sidelined.

What's Next

The Clippers improved to 27-28 and stay in playoff hunt. Houston dropped to 33-21 but remains fourth in the West.