The Los Angeles Clippers delivered a historic blowout victory, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 126-67, marking the largest margin of victory in franchise history. Kawhi Leonard led the charge with 23 points, while James Harden contributed 21 in a dominant performance.
This loss represents the worst in Brooklyn's history, surpassing a previous record of a 52-point defeat. The Clippers established control early, leading 58-35 at halftime, and expanded their dominance with a staggering 29-3 scoring run during the third quarter.
Despite the lopsided score, Jalen Wilson was the standout for Brooklyn, scoring 16 points amidst the team's struggles, which have seen them lose five of their last six games. The Clippers' efficiency shone through, shooting 54.4% from the field compared to the Nets' 30.5%. As the game progressed, the Clippers extended their lead to as much as 64 points.