Clippers Cruise Past Bucks in Easy Win

Kawhi Leonard shines off the bench as LA extends win streak to 5 games.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:02am

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The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 127-113 on Sunday night, extending their winning streak to 5 games. Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Clippers, scoring 20 points in just 23 minutes off the bench.

Why it matters

This victory over the Bucks, one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, showcases the Clippers' depth and ability to win convincingly even without their starters playing major minutes. The win streak also keeps the Clippers firmly in the playoff picture in the West.

The details

Kawhi Leonard was the star of the night, coming off the bench to score 20 points on efficient 8-of-12 shooting. The Clippers' reserves outscored the Bucks' bench 53-35, with Bennedict Mathurin also providing a spark with 15 points. The Clippers led by double digits for most of the game and were never seriously threatened by the Bucks.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Kawhi Leonard

A 5-time NBA All-Star and 2-time NBA champion, Leonard is one of the league's premier two-way players.

Bennedict Mathurin

A second-year guard for the Clippers, Mathurin provided a scoring boost off the bench in the win.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with a lot of energy and really took it to them from the start. Our bench was huge for us tonight.”

— Kawhi Leonard

What’s next

The Clippers will look to extend their winning streak to 6 games when they host the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, April 1st.

The takeaway

The Clippers' depth and ability to win convincingly even without their starters playing major minutes shows they are a force to be reckoned with in the Western Conference playoff race.