Clippers Defeat Struggling Bucks in Blowout

Kawhi Leonard scores 28 points as Los Angeles cruises to 129-96 victory

Mar. 24, 2026 at 10:49am

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The Los Angeles Clippers returned home and defeated the struggling Milwaukee Bucks 129-96 on Monday. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 28 points, while Brook Lopez and Kobe Sanders each scored 19 points for Los Angeles. The Clippers led by as many as 46 points in the third quarter and forced 23 turnovers from the Bucks, who were without star Giannis Antetokounmpo for the fourth straight game.

Why it matters

This win helps the Clippers maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race, as they continue a stretch of 7 of their last 11 games at home. The Bucks, on the other hand, have struggled mightily in recent weeks, going just 3-11 since February 27th.

The details

The Clippers shot 58% from the field and 44.7% from 3-point range, with Kawhi Leonard hitting 3 of 10 from deep. Los Angeles led by as many as 24 points in the first half and then blew the game open with a 9-0 run to take a 96-52 lead in the third quarter. The Bucks were held to just 44% shooting and committed 23 turnovers.

  • The Clippers and Bucks will complete their regular season series on Sunday in Milwaukee.

The players

Kawhi Leonard

The star forward for the Los Angeles Clippers, who scored a game-high 28 points in the win.

Brook Lopez

The Clippers center who scored 19 points and hit 5 of 6 from 3-point range.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Bucks superstar who missed his fourth consecutive game due to a knee injury.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with this level of intensity if we want to make the playoffs.”

— Kawhi Leonard

What’s next

The Clippers will look to continue their strong play at home, while the Bucks will hope to get Giannis Antetokounmpo back in the lineup soon to turn their season around.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the Clippers' ability to dominate an opponent when they are playing at their best, while also exposing the Bucks' struggles without their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in the lineup.