Clippers Make Historic Rally Over Spurs: A Night to Remember at the Intuit Dome

Norman Powell, who scored 23 points, and Amir Coffey, who scored 21 points, led the Los Angeles Clippers to a thrilling comeback from a 26-point deficit, beating the San Antonio Spurs 113-104 on Monday night. . This marked their first win at the Intuit Dome. James Harden contributed 17 points, and Ivica Zubac presented a strong double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds.

This impressive comeback ranks as the largest in Clippers history when considering a deficit at the end of the first quarter, and is tied for the third-most comebacks from any deficit since 1996, according to Stradar.

Impressive Performance Despite Spurs’ Loss

Victor Wembanyama stood out for the Spurs with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and nine blocks, as they played without their coach Gregg Popovich due to illness. Julian Champagnie also had a remarkable performance, scoring 21 points. The Spurs jumped out to a 40-14 lead at the end of the first quarter, but struggled to maintain the momentum.

The Clippers’ Comeback and a Crucial Turning Point

The Clippers were able to cut the Spurs’ lead to eight at halftime, and closed the gap to four just entering the fourth quarter. The touchdown represented the Spurs’ largest lead at the end of the first quarter and the fourth largest in franchise history.

The key turning point came late in the game when the Clippers went on a 33-9 run in a nine-minute span, from late in the third quarter to four minutes into the fourth. Powell’s all-important 3-pointer with 7:25 left on the clock gave LA its first lead at 93-91. Coffey’s 3-pointer with 6:26 remaining sealed the Clippers’ 96-93 victory.

Key Figures and Look Ahead

In the last 12 minutes of the game, the Clippers outscored the Spurs 31-18. Despite the Spurs making 16 of 26 from the field in the first quarter, they managed just 22 of 60 the entire game. On the other hand, the Clippers hit 19 of 37 3-pointers and grabbed a game-high 16 offensive rebounds.

Both teams return to court on Wednesday, with the Spurs visiting Houston and the Clippers hosting Philadelphia. Paul George, a five-season veteran of the Clippers, is expected to meet his old team for the first time.

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