The Wizards countered by making the oldest team in the league do what any young team should do, make them play in transition more. This adjustment helped the Wizards to get out of the gates in the 2nd half with a 10-point lead. That lead would soon evaporate as the Wizards could not keep up the momentum.

Expert recap and game analysis of the LA Clippers vs. Washington Wizards NBA game from 20 January 2026 on ESPN (AU).

Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and James Harden added 22 as the Clippers extended their winning streak to four games .

The Washington Wizards were unable to keep pace with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday in a 119-105 affair at Intuit Dome. The plan to raise Khris Middleton’s trade value was in full effect to open the contest.

NEW YORK -- — Karl-Anthony Towns had 20 points, 11 rebounds and a season-high seven assists, Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and the New York Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak with a 123-111 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

LaMelo Ball scored 25 points, but that wasn't enough to overcome cold outside shooting against hot shooting from Kawhi Leonard as the Charlotte Hornets lost to the Clippers.

Kawhi Leonard's season-high 41 points led the way as the Clippers pulled away from the Rockets in the second half to send Houston to its fourth loss in five games.

Expert recap and game analysis of the LA Clippers vs. Detroit Pistons NBA game from 11 January 2026 on ESPN (UK).