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The LA Clippers and Golden State Warriors crossed swords in a regular-season game at the Chase Center on Tuesday. The Clippers entered the game well rested, while the Warriors played on the back end of a back-to-back.Golden State tweaked its starting lineup slightly, with Steph Curry, Jonathan Kuminga, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green and Quinten Post taking the court first. On the flip side, the Clippers' starting lineup featured James Harden, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kawhi Leonard, Derrick Jones Jr. and Ivica Zubac.The Warriors' starters showed no signs of fatigue and came out of the gates clicking on all cylinders. Steph Curry and Jonathan Kuminga led the charge with their efficient scoring, while every starter had at least one made 3-pointer in the opening period. As a result, the Warriors jumped to a 33-25 lead at the end of the first quarter.The Clippers picked up the slack in the second quarter, with James Harden and Kawhi Leonard increasing their intensity and urgency. On the back of the duo's savvy display, the Clippers turned an eight-point first-quarter deficit into a three-point lead at half time. Harden had 20 points and Leonard added 10 points as the Clippers entered the break with a 49-46 lead.The Warriors flexed their might after the half time break, and the Clippers capitulated in a hostile environment. Curry, Butler and Brandin Podziemski did the heavy lifting on offense as the Warriors scored 32 points in the third quarter. The Clippers' offense was completely stifled by a suffocating Warriors defense as the visitors could just manage 13 points in the period. Golden State entered the final quarter firmly in control, leading 78-63.LA Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Player Stats and Box Score (Oct. 28)LA ClippersPLAYERMINFGMFGAFG%3 PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOPFPTSPlus/MinusKawhi Leonard15:41410401425111000330000010-14Derrick Jones Jr.11:1714251425000011100003-1Ivica Zubac13:133837.5000000336100106-1Bogdan Bogdanović4:45020020000000000000-7James Harden20:1361250152077100033020112010Nicolas Batum12:011333.31333.300024610000311Kris Dunn14:122450111000002020000157Brook Lopez10:370300300000221000007John Collins10:471333.30100002350012024Chris Paul7:14010000000011120100-1Golden State WarriorsPLAYERMINFGMFGAFG%3 PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOPFPTSPlus/MinusJonathan Kuminga15:003742.9111000101231102270Draymond Green16:4125401333.300013441001512Quinten Post12:1424502366.700014500100620Jimmy Butler III17:0636501250000123100107-2Stephen Curry15:103933.315200000115001173Buddy Hield6:541250010000112000002-1Gary Payton II5:22000000000000001010-17Brandin Podziemski9:0035601250000022101007-3Moses Moody7:20142514250000222002032Al Horford11:46020020000202010010-23Will Richard3:271250010000000000112-6Note: Scores are updated till half time.
