Clippers win 5 straight games, sweep Bucks! Kawhi scores 20+ for 51 consecutive games, Brook Lopez honored with milestone block tribute

On March 30 Beijing time, the Clippers defeated the Bucks 127-113 away, sweeping them this season and extending their winning streak to 5 games, while the Bucks suffered their 4th consecutive loss. Giannis continued to be absent, Kawhi Leonard played only three quarters, scoring 20 points and 8 rebounds, extending his streak of 20+ points to 51 games, continuing to set a new franchise record for the Clippers. Brook Lopez returned to the Bucks' home court and received a video tribute; in this game he scored 8 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks, moving his career block total to 14th in history. The Clippers led by 11 points at halftime and continued to widen the gap in the second half, ultimately winning easily.

Statistics

Clippers: Collins 22 points, Leonard 20 points 8 rebounds, Garland 15 points 11 assists, Jones 13 points 4 rebounds, Lopez 8 points 7 rebounds, Mathurin 28 points 6 rebounds, Dunn 10 points 5 assists

Bucks: Trent 36 points 4 assists, Jackson 13 points 6 rebounds, Prince 18 points 6 rebounds 8 assists, Green 15 points, Ryan 13 points

Game Highlights

Brook Lopez received a video tribute and waved to Bucks fans! His career block total also surpassed Ben Wallace, rising to 14th in history.

Player of the Game

Kawhi Leonard and Collins performed steadily, leading the team to an easy victory.

Game Recap

In the first quarter, the score was tight early; Trent of the Bucks scored 11 consecutive points, helping the Bucks lead 15-13 over the Clippers. Leonard hit a three-pointer, Dunn and Jones also scored, and the Clippers quickly took the lead. Nance and Jackson made baskets to tie the score. Dunn and Mathurin drove inside to score. At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led the Bucks 29-25.

In the second quarter, Collins scored with a mid-range shot, Batum hit a three-pointer, and the Clippers led by 9 points. Ryan and Prince hit threes, narrowing the Bucks' deficit. Leonard scored 5 consecutive points, Garland hit a three-pointer, Jones scored on an alley-oop dunk. Although Trent made a 3+1, Leonard again scored 5 straight points. Trent hit a deep three-pointer. At halftime, the Clippers led the Bucks 57-46.

After the break, Jones and Nance traded three-pointers, Garland also hit a three, Lopez and Collins each scored 2+1 plays, and the Clippers extended the lead to 20 points. Sims and Jackson dunked, Dunn and Leonard responded with threes, Mathurin scored consecutive free throws. At the end of the third quarter, the Clippers led the Bucks 96-74.

In the final quarter, Collins scored with a hook shot, and the gap reached a game-high 24 points. Dieng dunked, Ryan hit another three, Green scored 5 straight points, narrowing the Bucks' deficit. After Trent hit two three-pointers, the difference was only 12 points. Mathurin stepped up and hit a three-pointer; Trent remained hot and hit another three. Mathurin scored consecutive free throws, and the outcome was no longer in doubt. Ultimately, the Clippers won away.

Starting Lineups

Clippers: Garland, Jones, Leonard, Collins, Lopez

Bucks: Trent, Jackson, Dieng, Pete Nance, Sims