LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 43 points in three quarters and hit six 3-pointers as the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Cavaliers 128-103.
According to Sportradar, it was only the second time since 1996 a Clippers player scored at least 40 points in the first three quarters.
Lou Williams had 40 against Golden State in a 2018 game.
Leonard had 14 points in the second quarter and set a career high for 3’s made in one period with four as the Clippers broke open the game.
Collin Sexton led Cleveland with 25 points and Cedi Osman added 21.