The Los Angeles Clippers secured a narrow 113-112 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.
This result brings the team’s record to 3-8 for the current season, according to LA Sports Report.
The Clippers built a 15-point lead during the second quarter before Oklahoma City rallied with 40 points in the third period.
The game concluded when Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed a step-back two-point attempt with two seconds remaining, per LA Sports Report.
Brook Lopez led the Clippers with 26 points, while Darius Garland contributed 24 points to the winning effort.
The team successfully limited turnovers, committing only 11 compared to 26 in their previous meeting with the Thunder.
Head coach Ty Lue praised the team’s discipline and urged them to continue their current progress.
The Clippers shot 39% from three-point range, significantly outperforming the Thunder’s 31.4% efficiency on the evening.
Although the Clippers currently rank 28th in the league for rebounding, they managed to grab 40 boards against the Thunder’s 45.
Lue emphasized the importance of consistency in his post-game comments.
“If you’re doing things the right way every single day, it’s going to work out at some point,” the coach stated.
The victory puts the Clippers 2.5 games ahead of the 14th-seeded Sacramento Kings in the standings.
The team now looks to build momentum with upcoming home games against the Charlotte Hornets and the Utah Jazz.
These matchups provide a chance to climb further in the standings as the franchise works toward a return to the postseason.
Fans can find additional team updates through local media coverage.