Clippers deliver second biggest comeback in NBA history with win over the Wizards

Amir Coffey (Google Images)

The Los Angeles Clippers had a game for the ages on Tuesday. Down 66-31 with one minute and 20 seconds left before halftime, the Clippers went on a remarkable 85-49 run over the last 25 minutes and 20 seconds of action to beat the Washington Wizards 116-115.

The 35-point comeback is the second biggest comeback by a team in NBA history. The only team with a larger comeback was the Utah Jazz, who came back to beat the Denver Nuggets 107-103 on November 27, 1996 after being down 70-34 with 20 seconds left in the first half.

The Clippers won despite an overall lack of talent. They do not have Kawhi Leonard or Paul George. Leonard is out with an ACL injury he suffered during the 2021 NBA Playoffs, while George is out with an elbow injury.

The Clippers stars on Tuesday were shooting guards Amir Coffey of Hopkins, Minnesota, and Luke Kennard of Middletown, Ohio. Coffey had a career-high 29 points, while Kennard had 25 points. However it is when Kennard generated his points which is significant. Trailing 115-109 with 11 seconds left, Kennard shot two three-pointers for the Clippers. The second three-pointer happened to be on the final field goal shot of the game, and in the process was fouled by Wizards star shooting guard Bradley Beal. That meant, Kennard was given an opportunity to execute a four-point play with a free throw attempt, which he delivered, to give the Clippers a win.

With the victory, the Clippers improved to a record of 24 wins and 25 losses. They are currently in ninth place in the Western Conference.

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