Leonard, Clippers Extend Win Streak to 9 by Holding Off Mavs Rally in 120–111 Victory

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is congratulated by teammate guard Amir Coffey (7) after Leonard scored during the second half of an NBA basketball game against Dallas Mavericks in Dallas on Dec. 20, 2023. LM Otero/AP Photo

DALLAS—Kawhi Leonard scored 30 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers held on after leading by 22, extending their win streak to nine games with a 120–111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, Dec. 20.

Norman Powell scored 21 points off the bench with Paul George sidelined by an illness, and James Harden had 17 points and 11 assists.