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| The Claw had 47 points, a season high mark. |
The 4th Quarter became an "anybody's game" affair, with Leonard fighting through contact to make a layup in the final minute, pushing San Antonio to the edge. Brandon Ingram (31 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, 13-24) fired a 3-PT shot that careened off the rim in the last 10 seconds, and the Clippers got the rebound, but a miraculous interception and quick reaction by Coach Pop gave the Spurs a timeout and one last chance at survival. Joe Harris (19 points, 5-6 3PT) flew off a screen, instantly firing a perimeter prayer that splashed in.
Tie-game, Clippers ball. It was then that Patrick Beverley (14 assists, 13 points) dished the rock to Kawhi to a din of boos from the crowd. Ingram contested the shot, and it still nearly went in at the buzzer, if only nearly. OverTime saw the Clippers score first off a tip-off fumble, but a crucial pass by Dejounte Murray (23 points, 8 assists, 3 steals) to Ingram for the savvy lay-in helped the Spurs hold on, as Kent Bazmore (15 points) hit a three for good measure. Kawhi Leonard fired from deep, with the Spurs defense throwing up their hands, but the Claw misfired and Ingram sunk two free throws to a swell of M-V-P chants as the Spurs won OverTime, 21-14.
Key Factors: Andre Drummond (20 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, 4 blocks) as a support force for the Spurs tonight, and San Antone was definitely spear-headed by Ingram & Murray both having strong showings. Fred VanVleet had 14 points, with 7 assists. Trey Lyles contributed 9 points, with Rajon Rondo diming 6 assists behind Murray.
Kawhi-an Island: A one-man show, unfortuntely, as Paul George (4-11) finished with just 10 points. Reggie Jackson went 1-8.
