The Clippers set a new franchise record with a massive 59-point blowout against the Nets.

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INGLWOOD, Calif. -- Kawhi Leonard dropped 23 points, and James Harden chipped in 21 as the LA Clippers crushed the Brooklyn Nets 126-67, Marking the biggest win in franchise history on Wednesday night. This victory surpassed the previous record of a 50-point win against Oklahoma City back in April 2022. For the Nets, this was their worst loss ever, beating their previous record of a 52-point defeat to Houston in 1978. The Clippers had a staggering 64-point lead midway through the fourth quarter, even after coach Tyronn Lue cleared the bench late in the third. Leonard played a season-high 24 minutes in his fourth game back from a knee injury. 

Jalen Wilson led the Nets with 16 points, while Day'Ron Sharpe added 12. Brooklyn has now lost five out of their last six games. Norman Powell contributed 18 points for the Clippers, who were ahead 58-35 at halftime. They kicked off the third quarter with a 13-0 run, part of a larger 29-3 stretch, ending the quarter with a commanding 102-51 lead. Takeaways Nets: Noah Clowney got ejected with 9:55 left in the fourth after picking up his second technical foul. 

 Clippers: Terance Mann sat out the second half due to left calf soreness after scoring five points in the first half. Key moment The Clippers were down 25-24 with 10:07 left in the second quarter but then went on a 21-4 run in just over five minutes, with Leonard scoring eight points and Amir Coffey adding five to take control. 

 Key stat The Clippers shot 54.4% from the field (43 of 79), while the Nets struggled at 30.5% (25 of 82), including a rough 5 of 27 from beyond the arc. 

 Up next The Clippers will face Portland on Thursday night, while the Nets will stick around Southern California to take on the Lakers on Friday. 2. INGLWOOD, 

Calif. -- Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points and James Harden added 21 as the LA Clippers dominated the Brooklyn Nets 126-67, achieving the largest victory margin in franchise history on Wednesday night. This win broke the previous record of a 50-point margin set against Oklahoma City in April 2022. For the Nets, it marked their worst loss ever, surpassing a 52-point defeat to Houston back in
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