The Clippers lost to the Thunder and were swept. Alexander scored 26 points to lead the Thunder to multiple points.

March 25th news, in today's focus game, the Los Angeles Clippers played against the Western Conference powerhouse Oklahoma City Thunder at home. After four quarters of fierce battle, the Clippers lost to the Thunder 101-103, and were swept by their opponents this season. The Thunder's core player Alexander performed brilliantly, scoring 26 points and leading 6 players to score in double figures, becoming the key to the Thunder's victory. For the Clippers, Leonard contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Harden had 17 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists .

At the beginning of the game, the Clippers showed a strong desire to win at home, and quickly took the initiative with their offensive firepower from inside and outside. In the first quarter, the Clippers scored 10 points in a single quarter and took the lead. However, in the second quarter, the situation suddenly changed. The Clippers' offense suddenly lost its accuracy and the team only scored 17 points. The Thunder took advantage of the situation and exploded, scoring 33 points in a single quarter to overtake and entered the halftime break with a 6-point advantage.

In the second half, the Thunder continued to increase their defensive intensity. The Clippers tried to catch up several times but failed to reverse the situation. After entering the fourth quarter, the Clippers, led by Harden and Leonard, fought hard to catch up and once surpassed. However, at the critical moment, the Thunder adjusted in time and dragged the game into a stalemate. In the end, the Thunder relied on stable defense and key offense to beat the Clippers 103-101 and completed the season sweep of the Clippers.

Clippers player statistics

Leonard 25 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, Harden 17 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, Zubac 15 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, Derrick Jones 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 blocks, Coffey 9 points, 1 rebound, Powell 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, Simmons 8 points, 7 rebounds, Dunn 7 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, Bogdanovic 2 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

Thunder player statistics

Alexander 26 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, Wiggins 19 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, Caruso 14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, Hartenstein 14 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks, Jelinwei 12 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, Dort 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, Wallace 8 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, Kenway 3 rebounds, 2 assists

This game exposed the Clippers' lax defense and mistakes in key moments. Although Leonard and Harden contributed 42 points together, the team's overall offensive performance was up and down, especially the sudden silence in the second quarter, which directly led to a passive situation.

On the other hand, despite the absence of Jaylen Williams, the Thunder's performance was more balanced, with Alexander's personal ability and organizational connection playing a decisive role. As the regular season enters its final stage, if the Clippers want to stand out in the fiercely competitive Western Conference, they need to find a balance between offense and defense as soon as possible to ensure their competitiveness in the playoffs.