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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) looks to dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Kawhi Leonard’s 45 points and bloodied nose lead Clippers to 6th straight win, 118-101 over Jazz

Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 118-101 victory over the Utah Jazz that extended their winning streak to a season-best six games. Leonard was the only Clippers starter on the floor for much of the fourth quarter. He matched Utah’s points in the period with 20. The Clippers hit seven straight 3-pointers, with Leonard making four. Nicolas Batum added 14 points, including four 3s. The Jazz were missing three starters. They were led by Kyle Anderson with 22 points in his first 20-point game in nearly three years. Utah rallied from a 21-point deficit, but lost for the sixth time in eight games.

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