17-Point Comeback Victory! Leonard Scores 23+8, Garland Debuts with 12 Points, Clippers Triumph Over Warriors with Six Players in Double Figures

On March 3, Beijing time, during the NBA regular season, the Clippers secured a 114-101 road victory against the Warriors. Overcoming a deficit that once reached 17 points, the Clippers completed a remarkable turnaround. Garland, in his first appearance for the Clippers, scored 12 points in the contest.

For the Warriors: Podziemski had 22 points and 7 rebounds, Williams scored 18, Horford added 17 points and 6 rebounds, and Moody contributed 10 points. For the Clippers: Leonard posted 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists; Mathurin had 17 points and 7 rebounds; Dunn recorded 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists; Miller added 12 points and 6 rebounds; Garland scored 12; and Nembhard finished with 11 points and 9 rebounds.

In the first quarter, Moody's inside play was effective, while Horford, Melton, and Podziemski hit shots from beyond the arc. The Clippers adopted a balanced inside-out approach, with Sanders, Dunn, and Leonard also connecting from deep. The period ended with the teams tied at 15. Subsequently, the Warriors went on a scoring run: Williams hit a three-pointer, Podziemski completed a three-point play, and Moody's outside shooting remained potent. The Warriors played impressively, ending the quarter with a 31-19 lead.

In the second quarter, Podziemski continued his hot hand. After scoring 10 points in the first, he added another 10 on 4-of-6 shooting in the second, reaching 20 points by halftime. Late in the quarter, Post and Moody hit threes, helping the Warriors maintain a firm advantage. At halftime, the Warriors led 56-42.

In the third quarter, facing adversity, Leonard scored four consecutive points with a mix of drives and jumpers, igniting the Clippers' comeback. Gaining momentum, the Clippers grew stronger, unleashing a 35-23 run in the quarter to narrow the gap significantly. By the end of the period, the Warriors held only a slim 79-77 lead, restoring suspense to the game.

In the final quarter, Dunn hit a three-pointer, followed by Garland's strong inside finish, tying the game at 82. From there, the Clippers became unstoppable, launching another decisive run. Even before Leonard re-entered the fray, they surged ahead 95-86 to take control. Leonard then stepped up again, scoring five quick points, extending the lead to 106-91. The remainder of the game was without drama, as the Clippers sealed the victory.

Starting Lineups

Warriors: Moody, Green, Horford, Melton, Podziemski

Clippers: Leonard, Sanders, Lopez, Jones, Dunn