Kawhi Leonard Ties Clippers Franchise Record In Win Over Bulls

Leonard's 28 points helped the Clippers stay in playoff position.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 5:48am

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Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points to tie Bob McAdoo's franchise record of 44 consecutive games with 20 or more points, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to an important win over the Chicago Bulls. Bennedict Mathurin provided a scoring spark off the bench with 26 points, and the Clippers dominated the paint, outscoring the Bulls 70-56 inside. The Clippers' defense also set the tone, recording 12 blocks and 8 steals to disrupt the Bulls' offense.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Clippers in the 8th spot in the Western Conference playoff race, as they continue to jockey for position down the stretch. Leonard's historic scoring streak shows his consistent dominance, while the Clippers' balanced attack and stifling defense proved too much for the Bulls to overcome.

The details

Leonard shot 8-22 from the field but made 10-12 free throws, repeatedly attacking the paint and drawing contact. Mathurin's scoring burst off the bench was crucial, as he consistently attacked Chicago's defense. The Clippers also dominated the interior, with center Lopez recording 5 blocks and the team outscoring the Bulls 70-56 in the paint. Defensively, the Clippers' length and athleticism disrupted the Bulls, who struggled with 15 turnovers.

  • The Clippers needed a win on Friday night to keep their playoff hopes alive.

The players

Kawhi Leonard

The star forward for the Los Angeles Clippers, who tied the franchise record for most consecutive 20-point games with 44.

Bennedict Mathurin

The Clippers' young guard who came off the bench to score 26 points and provide a scoring spark.

Brook Lopez

The Clippers' center who had 5 blocks and helped the team dominate the paint.

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What’s next

The Clippers will look to continue their playoff push in their next game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.

The takeaway

Kawhi Leonard's historic scoring streak and the Clippers' balanced attack on both ends of the floor proved too much for the Bulls to overcome, keeping Los Angeles in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race.