Clippers Cruise Past Bucks in Lopsided Affair

Los Angeles dominates Milwaukee in second meeting of the season

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:10pm

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The Los Angeles Clippers cruised to a comfortable victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, winning 129-96 in a lopsided affair. Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Clippers, continuing his stellar individual season. The Bucks, who have been eliminated from playoff contention, struggled to keep pace without star Giannis Antetokounmpo in the lineup.

Why it matters

This game highlighted the stark contrast between the playoff-contending Clippers and the lottery-bound Bucks. Los Angeles is fighting to secure a postseason berth in the crowded Western Conference, while Milwaukee has already turned its attention to the offseason after a disappointing campaign.

The details

The Clippers jumped out to a big lead early and never looked back, leading by as many as 46 points at one point. Kawhi Leonard poured in a game-high 28 points to pace Los Angeles, while Bennedict Mathurin and Darius Garland also made key contributions. The Bucks were without several key players, including Antetokounmpo, and had no answers for the Clippers' offensive onslaught.

  • The Clippers and Bucks previously met on Monday, with Los Angeles securing a 129-96 victory.
  • This was the second and final regular-season matchup between the two teams.

The players

Kawhi Leonard

The two-time Finals MVP is having a career year, averaging 28.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game for the Clippers.

Bennedict Mathurin

The young forward has been a key addition for the Clippers since being acquired in a trade, averaging 19.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists in his first 18 games with the team.

Darius Garland

The former All-Star has settled in with the Clippers, averaging 21.8 points and 6.7 assists in his first 12 games with the team.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The two-time MVP was held out of this game as the Bucks have been eliminated from playoff contention.

Doc Rivers

The veteran head coach has the Clippers fighting for a playoff spot in the crowded Western Conference.

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What they’re saying

“We have to keep our foot on the gas and finish the season strong. This was a good step in the right direction.”

— Kawhi Leonard, Clippers Forward

“It's been a tough year, but we're going to keep competing and playing hard. The future is bright for this team.”

— Ousmane Dieng, Bucks Forward

What’s next

The Clippers will look to build on this dominant win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Bucks will turn their attention to the offseason and the NBA Draft Lottery.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the stark contrast between a Clippers team fighting for a postseason berth and a Bucks squad that has already been eliminated from contention. Los Angeles' superior talent and execution proved to be too much for a shorthanded Milwaukee team, providing a glimpse of the Clippers' potential when they are firing on all cylinders.