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Slumping Clippers get 37 points from Kawhi Leonard but fall to the Magic

February 23, 2026

The Orlando Magic secured a narrow 111-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, with Desmond Bane leading the Magic with 36 points. Despite Kawhi Leonard's impressive 37-point performance for the Clippers, they fell short after Bennedict Mathurin missed a potential game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer.

Slumping Clippers get 37 points from Kawhi Leonard but fall to the Magic

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Desmond Bane scored 36 points for the Orlando Magic.
Kawhi Leonard recorded 37 points for the Los Angeles Clippers despite an ankle injury.
The Magic improved their record to 5-2 since February 5.
Bennedict Mathurin added 21 points and missed a buzzer-beater for the Clippers.
Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 15 points and 14 rebounds for the Magic.

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Slumping Clippers get 37 points from Kawhi Leonard but fall to the Magic

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