LA Clippers vs Golden State Warriors player stats and box score for Oct. 27 | 2024-25 NBA season
After beating the Denver Nuggets 109-104 less than 24 hours ago, the LA Clippers outlasted the Golden State Warriors 112-104 on Sunday. Ivica Zubac, James Harden and Derrick Jones Jr. combined for 64 points, 29 rebounds and 17 assists. Norman Powell dropped 16 of his 18 points in the third quarter to turn the game around for the Clippers.
Steph Curry's night lasted only until the 7:55 mark of the fourth quarter after tweaking his ankle. Draymond Green watched from the sidelines with 8:00 remaining due to a knee issue. Andrew Wiggins led the Dubs with 29 points, but the home team limped to their first loss of the season.
LA Clippers vs Golden State Warriors player stats and box score
LA Clippers player stats and box score
Golden State Warriors player stats and box score
LA Clippers vs Golden State Warriors: Game Summary
The Clippers kept in step with the Warriors in the first quarter behind Derrick Jones Jr., Zubac and Harden. Jones' energy and hustle gave the visitors a boost while Zubac's inside presence was crucial.
Andrew Wiggins, Steph Curry and Jonathan Kuminga combined for 22 first-quarter points. The Golden State Warriors' seven turnovers, however, helped the Clippers tie the game at 34 apiece after 12 minutes.
The Clippers opened the second quarter with a 7-0 run behind Zubac and Nic Batum, forcing the Dubs to a timeout. Buddy Hield's four-point play and Trayce Jackson-Davis' dunk allowed the Warriors to close the gap immediately. The Clippers finished the period with a 59-54 lead, though.
Norman Powell, after scoring two points in the first half, came alive in the third quarter. He scattered 16 points, including a 26-footer at the end of the period to give the Clippers an 86-79 lead. Steph Curry had seven points during the same stretch but committed three turnovers.
Curry’s rough night ended with 7:55 remaining in the fourth quarter when he turned his ankle. He had to be helped to the locker room as the two-time MVP struggled to walk. The Warriors also didn’t have Draymond Green after four minutes in the same period due to a banged-up knee.
The Golden State Warriors gave a good fight but the LA Clippers survived to win 112-104.