Western Conference Semi Finals: Spurs outlast Leonard's rally to seize series command, 95-92 (3-1).

Kawhi did his best, but P.J. Tucker's 3PTer did in LA.
The Spurs led 20-17 after one, but Lou Williams kept the Clippers in the mix early. Still, San Antonio clutched a 9-PT spread, as Derrick White dove for the loose ball to spark a 14-4 run that included two 3PTers by Joe Harris. Timofey Mosgov swatted the ball, leading to a 3PTer by Taurean Prince, and soon the Spurs were up 62-47, then 70-57 after the third.

In dramatic fashion, Kawhi Leonard put the Clippers on his back and tied the game with a couple minutes to spare, queuing P.J. Tucker to get a slick pass from Dejounte Murray on the right wing, splashing the clutch 3PTer for a three-point lead once more. Patrick Beverley hit a layup, and Murray missed one of two. The Spurs smartly fouled Beverley next, not risking a 3PT chance, and Patrick hit 1-of-2. Redeeming himself, Murray made both free throws.

Having a cold series, Paul George missed the corner 3PT tie attempt as the buzzer sounded, sending the series back to San Antonio.

"We'll see if he's ready after practice, but I'm hearing it's a possibility," Coach Popovich answered reporters' questions about the status of Brandon Ingram, who has been medically cleared to return for Game 5.

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