Kawhi Leonard, Clippers overwhelm struggling Pacers

Kawhi Leonard scores 29 points as Clippers win third straight game

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers increased their winning streak to three games with a 130-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Bennedict Mathurin added 23 points against his former team, while Brook Lopez scored 17 and Derrick Jones Jr. had 12 for the Clippers. The Pacers were led by Pascal Siakim's 29 points, but lost their seventh consecutive game and fell to 2-11 since February 2.

Why it matters

The Clippers continue to surge after a slow start to the season, while the Pacers have struggled mightily in recent weeks. This game showcases the Clippers' depth and talent as they look to solidify their position in the Western Conference playoff race.

The details

The Clippers led by as many as 23 points in the first half before the Pacers crept back within 65-59 early in the second half. But Los Angeles pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring Indiana 39-26 to take a commanding 102-77 lead heading into the fourth. The Clippers shot 55.1% from the floor compared to 42.9% for the Pacers, who have now allowed at least 125 points in each of their past six games.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Kawhi Leonard

A star forward for the Los Angeles Clippers who scored 29 points in the win.

Bennedict Mathurin

A former Pacers player who was traded to the Clippers on February 5 and scored 23 points against his former team.

Pascal Siakim

The Pacers' leading scorer with 29 points, returning after missing the previous three games due to a wrist injury.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The Clippers' depth and balanced scoring attack proved too much for the struggling Pacers, who continue to search for answers during their extended losing streak. Kawhi Leonard's dominant performance and the contributions of players like Mathurin and Lopez show the Clippers' potential as they aim to solidify their playoff positioning.