San Antonio Spurs Defeat LA Clippers 118-99

The Spurs dominate with a balanced scoring attack and strong defensive effort.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:06am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a basketball game, with players' forms broken down into geometric shapes and planes of color representing the Spurs and Clippers uniforms.The Spurs' balanced attack and stifling defense overwhelm the Clippers in a lopsided victory.Claypool Hill Today

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 118-99 in a lopsided NBA matchup. The Spurs had a well-rounded offensive performance, with six players scoring in double figures, led by Devin Vassell's 14 points. San Antonio also played stifling defense, holding the Clippers to just 99 points.

Why it matters

This win helps the Spurs maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race, while the Clippers missed an opportunity to gain ground on some of the top teams in the conference.

The details

The Spurs shot an efficient 53.4% from the field and outrebounded the Clippers 48-30. Jeremy Champagnie, Tre Jones, and Keita Bates-Diop all contributed solid performances off the bench to complement the Spurs' starting unit.

  • The game was played on April 3, 2026.

The players

Devin Vassell

A starting guard for the San Antonio Spurs who scored 14 points in the game.

Jeremy Champagnie

A reserve forward for the San Antonio Spurs who scored 13 points off the bench.

Tre Jones

A reserve guard for the San Antonio Spurs who contributed to the team's balanced scoring attack.

Keita Bates-Diop

A reserve forward for the San Antonio Spurs who provided valuable minutes off the bench.

Kawhi Leonard

The star forward for the Los Angeles Clippers, who was held in check by the Spurs' defense.

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What they’re saying

“Our defense really set the tone tonight. Holding them under 100 points was a big key to the win.”

— Devin Vassell, San Antonio Spurs Guard

“We just couldn't get anything going offensively. San Antonio's defense was really disruptive all night long.”

— Kawhi Leonard

What’s next

The Spurs will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Clippers will try to regroup and get back on track in their next game.

The takeaway

This game showcased the Spurs' ability to win with a balanced scoring attack and stifling defense, while the Clippers struggled to find their rhythm offensively against a tough San Antonio team.