Western Conference Semi Finals: Spurs blast Clippers on road, 103-87 (2-1).

Leonard shot 3-11, scoring only 6 points.
The Clippers couldn't make a shot at home, losing badly after a 15-3 early deficit. Dejounte Murray hit a layup, Avery Bradley splashed a 3, then Tucker hit one, and the Spurs were up 43-22. LA began to lose the ball, going down 56-34 at halftime. Bradley stole it, Murray dunked it, then Bradley hit another 3. Nik Stauskas got the green light next, burying LA with four threes.

Once the outcome was certain, the Spurs rested the stars. Murray had 14 points, 5 assists & 3 steals. Taurean Prince got the start at SF, finishign with 13 points & 2 steals. Jarrett Allen continues to be a problematic force in the paint, tallying 12 points, 11 rebounds & 4 blocks. Avery Bradley had 11 points, 5 rebounds & 5 assists. P.J. Tucker continued to frustrate Paul George (19 points, 7-16) for 10 points, 6 rebounds & 5 assists. J.R. Smith chipped in 10 points.

The Quarters
1st: 27-16, Spurs
2nd: 29-18, Spurs
3rd: 26-16, Spurs
4th: 21-37, Clippers

The Spurs led 82-50 going into the final period.

Roster

  • C: Timofey Mozgov/Jarrett Allen/Dragan Bender
  • PF: Brandon Ingram/P.J. Tucker/Luka Somanic/Omri Casspi
  • SF: Taurean Prince/J.R. Smith/Nik Stauskas
  • SG: Avery Bradley/Joe Harris
  • PG: Dejounte Murray/Derrick White/Jeremy Lin