In the offseason, Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers could acquire a durable three-time NBA champion Golden State Warriors big man who does all the dirty work for the Dubs.

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Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell each score 21 points and Ivica Zubac finishes with 18 points and 20 rebounds in the Clippers' 96-87 win over the Magic.

In a gritty, playoff-like showdown, the Los Angeles Clippers outlast the Orlando Magic, sealing a crucial 96-87 victory in a game dominated by defense.

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The Orlando Magic and LA Clippers – the NBA's second and third-ranked defenses – fought to a low-scoring 96-87 loss on Monday night in a game that represented a playoff atmosphere.

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The Clippers are currently 17-21 on the road with a point differential of 4, while the Magic have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. The Clippers won the only meeting against the Magic, 104-93 on November 20 in Los Angeles.

This is a matchup between two of the league’s best defenses, but the Clippers sport the top-rated offense across the last 10 games. Kawhi Leonard and James Harden have the team firing on all cylinders, and Norm Powell’s 34-point eruption last night may be the catalyst needed to get him back on track following a brief slump.