NBA: Los Angeles Clippers edges Spurs, Butler stars for Heat

Kawhi Leonard helped the Los Angeles Clippers past the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA.

Published : Feb 04, 2020 13:36 IST

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard.

The Los Angeles Clippers edged the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA on Monday, while Jimmy Butler inspired the Miami Heat.

Facing his former team, Kawhi Leonard top-scored for the Clippers with 22 points in the 108-105 victory.

Paul George had a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds, to go with eight assists, in the Clippers' win. LaMarcus Aldridge (27 points) and DeMar DeRozan (26) almost saw San Antonio to a surprise result.

Butler lifted the Miami Heat to a 137-106 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

He had 38 points and seven rebounds, while Goran Dragic contributed 24 points and six assists as Miami improved to 34-15 and left Philadelphia at 31-20.

Porzingis shines, Tatum tremendous

Kristaps Porzingis' 38 points and 12 rebounds helped the Luka Doncic-less Dallas Mavericks past the Indiana Pacers 112-103.

For the Pacers, Domantas Sabonis finished with 26 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists.

Jayson Tatum powered the Boston Celtics past the Atlanta Hawks 123-115 thanks to 28 points and seven rebounds.

Kevin Love's double-double of 33 points and 13 rebounds was not enough for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who went down to the New York Knicks 139-134 after overtime.

Jackson, Doumbouya struggle

Reggie Jackson went one-of-16 from the field and Sekou Doumbouya was two-of-15 in the Detroit Pistons' 96-82 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Young from deep

Trae Young hit a shot from the logo in the Hawks' loss to the Celtics. He finished with 34 points.

Bucks at Pelicans

The high-flying Milwaukee Bucks (42-7) takes on the New Orleans Pelicans (20-30) at the Smoothie King Center on Tuesday.

The results

Orlando Magic 112-100 Charlotte Hornets New York Knicks 139-134 Cleveland Cavaliers Dallas Mavericks 112-103 Indiana Pacers Golden State Warriors 125-117 Washington Wizards Boston Celtics 123-115 Atlanta Hawks Brooklyn Nets 119-97 Phoenix Suns Miami Heat 137-106 Philadelphia 76ers Memphis Grizzlies 96-82 Detroit Pistons Sacramento Kings 113-109 Minnesota Timberwolves Los Angeles Clippers 108-105 San Antonio Spurs