Led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 54 points (20 in the 4th quarter) and 19 rebounds, the Bucks overcame a 21-point deficit and defeated the Clippers, 106-105. Jrue Holiday added 12 points and eight assists for the Bucks in the victory, while Kawhi Leonard tallied 17 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists for the Clippers in the losing effort.
The Boston Celtics may be stumbling a little bit as they get to the finish line of the 2022-23 NBA season, but that does not mean that there is a lack of buzz about the team heading into the postseason.
The Clippers defeated the Thunder 127-105 tonight in Los Angeles. Kawhi Leonard had a great performance with 32 points, six assists, six rebounds, and four steals while shooting 13-15 from the floor and 3-4 from 3PT range. Russell Westbrook (24 points, seven assists) and Bones Hyland (16 points, seven assists) combined for 40 points in the win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his 41st 30-point game of the season tonight with 30 points, four rebounds, and three assists while Josh Giddey chipped in 18 points four assists, and three rebounds. The Clippers improve to 39-35, while the Thunder fall to 36-37.
Bones Hyland made his first appearance in a game since March 3 and played well, while Quentin Grimes continued his hot shooting. (Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)
Player grades for the Thunder's 127-105 loss to the Clippers on Thursday.
The Bucks loom large if the Celtics hope to have a chance at stealing the East's top seed - and could end up the team between them and the NBA Finals.
