Paul George scored 22 points to lead seven players in double figures as the Los Angeles Clippers dominated the first half en route to a 126–105 win over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Nicolas Batum scored 21 points on seven 3-pointers, Kawhi Leonard added 16 and Norman Powell had 14 for Los…

LOS ANGELES—Reggie Jackson scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Detroit Pistons 96–91 on Thursday night with Kawhi Leonard in the starting lineup for the first time this season. Paul George and Marcus Morris added 16 points each and Ivica Zubac tied his career high with…

LOS ANGELES—Kawhi Leonard had 14 points and seven rebounds in his first game in 16 months, and the Los Angeles Clippers opened a season of sky-high expectations with a 103–97 victory over the Lakers on Thursday night. Paul George scored 15 points and John Wall added 15 in his debut for the Clippers, who held…

Kawhi Leonard’s right knee is now a major concern for the Los Angeles Clippers. The All-NBA forward sat out Los Angeles’ 119-111 Game 5 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night with what the Clippers are calling a sprain. A person with knowledge of the matter said Leonard will need more testing and evaluation,…