Western Conference Semi Finals: Spurs handle Clippers, 87-107. (1-0)

Leonard dropped 30, but LA lost by 20.

Feeling some semblance of unity and vision with Ingram on the sidelines, the Spurs were burdened further by an awful start despite Avery Bradley's first-possession steal and layup. Two things paid off for them: defense and patience. Spur-fection eventually got going, with Harris & Stauskas splashing threes, holding close in the first by 12 (27-15). Tucker stuck with George all game long (15 points, 6-22), with P.J. scoring 7 points and 5 boards.

The bench came on strong, sparked by the fight from J.R. Smith in the first quarter, getting the veteran start at the 3 slot, tasked with being a consistent presence for Leonard to acknowledge. Smith would go on to score 18 points, with player of the game honors, hitting 4-6 from long range with 3 steals. Dejounte Murray's touch was off this game, but he managed 3 points (3-13, 2-2 3PT) and showed some perimeter promise.

Timofey Mosgov was a force down low, with 14 rebounds and 7 points, getting a tremendous block on George at the rim, as did Prince on Leonard and Allen on Montrez Harrell (6 points, 4 rebounds). Tucker would swipe the ball from Mo Harkless (10 points, 6 rebounds), dishing it to Allen for a big jam down low. Stauskas finished with 12, hitting a three to end the 3rd Quarter as the Spurs led 56-78. Joe Harris had 11 on a trio of deep shots.

In the 4th Quarter, Iviva Zubac's (10 points, 14 rebounds) defense was nonexistent on Dragan Bender who dropped 9 points, including 3 from long range. Allen finished with 10 rebounds and 3 blocks. Taurean Prince looked good with 5 points & 5 rebounds, 1 steal & 1 block. San Antonio dominated the second quarter 25-13, to tie the game 40-all at halftime, and then erupted to win the third 38-16.

The rest:

San Antonio dropped 18 threes, to just eight by LA, recovering well after a 32% first half to finish at 46% from the field. The Spurs won the glass and bench points, by far on the latter. Lou Williams went 0-4, but may see more time early moving forward Coach Rivers said post-game. With the worries of Ingram's injury, the Spurs got this win out of the way.