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Clippers Beat Thunder Without George

The Clippers defeated the Thunder 127-105 on Thursday with Kawhi Leonard scoring 32 points.

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This was the Clippers' first blowout win since January, and coach Tyronn Lue called it a much-needed victory.

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The win came after the Clippers lost Paul George to a knee injury in their previous game.

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George's injury will likely keep him out for the rest of the regular season, which ends April 9.

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The Clippers closed the third quarter with a 27-12 run to lead 92-80 going into the fourth.

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They made seven consecutive 3-pointers over the end of the third and start of the fourth.

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The Clippers shot 49% from 3-point range, with Batum and Hyland making four each.

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In addition to his 24 points, Westbrook dished out seven assists for the Clippers.

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Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 30 points, and the Clippers' bench outscored the Thunder's reserves.

The Clippers won for the first game this season despite the Thunder outscoring them 46-38 in the paint.

Leonard scores 32, Clippers beat Thunder without George