Clippers overcome Curry's 50-point night to beat Warriors 134-126

LOS ANGELES(AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 30 points, Paul George had 24 and theLos Angeles Clippers overcame Stephen Curry’s 50-point night tobeat the Golden State Warriors 134-126 on Wednesday night.

TheClippers have won four straight to move into fifth place in theWestern Conference.

Thedefending NBA champion Warriors are a game back as the teams splitthe four-game season series.

Leonard was10-of-19 from the field for his fourth 30-point effort in the lasteight games. He also had eight rebounds and five assists.

Only 6 players in NBA history have recordeda 50+ point game at age 35 or older.LeBron James (twice)Jamal CrawfordKobe BryantMichael JordanAlex EnglishStephen Curry pic.twitter.com/joDTrAwTOy

— NBA History (@NBAHistory) March 16, 2023

Curry tieda season high in points with the 12th 50-point game of his career.He was 20-of-28 from the field and had eight 3-pointers. TheWarriors have lost nine straight road games.