Spurs come up short against Kawhi and the Clippers

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Kawhi Leonard scored 22 points, Paul George added 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the San Antonio Spurs 108-105.

Leonard’s one-handed dunk gave the Clippers a two-point lead with 1:35 remaining after they trailed by 15 in the first half. Patty Mills hit a 3-pointer with two seconds left to draw the Spurs within one.

Lou Williams made a pair of free throws for the Clippers, and Mills’ half-court heave came up short at the buzzer. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 27 points and DeMar DeRozan had 26 for the Spurs.

The Spurs are staying in Los Angeles. They’ve got a game with the Lakers Tuesday night.

The Lakers defeated the Spurs 114-104 in their last matchup on Nov. 25. LeBron James led Los Angeles with 33 points, and LaMarcus Aldridge paced San Antonio scoring 30 points.