We've got a cross-conference battle between potential playoff teams on Monday's NBA schedule as the Orlando Magic will host the Los Angeles Clippers. Orlando is 36-39 overall and 20-18 at home, while L.

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This is a matchup between two of the league’s best defenses, but the Clippers sport the top-rated offense across the last 10 games. Kawhi Leonard and James Harden have the team firing on all cylinders, and Norm Powell’s 34-point eruption last night may be the catalyst needed to get him back on track following a brief slump.

In the offseason, Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers could acquire a durable three-time NBA champion Golden State Warriors big man who does all the dirty work for the Dubs.

Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell each score 21 points and Ivica Zubac finishes with 18 points and 20 rebounds in the Clippers' 96-87 win over the Magic.

Kawhi Leonard: 21 pts, 8 rebs, 2 asts Norman Powell: 21 pts, 4 rebs James Harden: 20 pts, 4 rebs , 5 asts, 6 stls, 2 blks Ivica Zubac: 18 pts, 20

Before tipoff of Monday night's matchup between their Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Clippers, coaches Jamahl Mosley and Ty Lue said every remai

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In a gritty, playoff-like showdown, the Los Angeles Clippers outlast the Orlando Magic, sealing a crucial 96-87 victory in a game dominated by defense.