Kawhi’s 4th Quarter Explosion Gives Doc Rivers 900th Career Win

Following the news of the league’s decision to fine the Los Angeles Clippers $50,00 fine for statements that were inconsistent with Kawhi’s health status. The second game of a back-to-back the Clippers secured a 107-101 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Giving Head Coach Doc Rivers his 900th career win, putting him in elite company as he becomes the 13th coach to reach that feat.

Sporting their Buffalo Braves-styled orange and black Classic Edition uniforms, pay homage to the franchise’s 50th anniversary and its New York state era from 1970-78. Behind Kawhi Leonard’s 27 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks with 18 points coming in the 4th quarter.

A great 3rd quarter performance from Hassan Whiteside, have the Blazer a 76-70 lead heading into the 4th. Anfernee Simons established control early, scoring all 12 of the Blazers’ points in the first six minutes. Opening up lanes and controlled the pace with his outside shooting.

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Portland’s lead began its disappearing act once Montrezl Harrell helped the Clippers re-establish their rebounding dominance, while Lou Williams provided timely scoring, and Leonard’s late-game heroics gave the Clippers a 103-99 lead with 32.5 seconds remaining. Portland never recovered, surrendering the victory after a prolonged free-throw exhibition in the final moments. The victory of the Clippers was that much greater with Rivers reach a momentous milestone.

The Clippers’ next game will be Monday at 7:30 pm as Kahwi’s return to Toronto to take on the Raptors, where he’ll receive his Championship ring.