What happened: Darius Garland scored 24 points, grabbed four rebounds, and distributed seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to an NBA Cup West Group B victory. Garland converted a go-ahead and-1 in the final seconds to seal the win.
Why it matters: The result secures a tournament victory in West Group B as the Clippers work to stabilize following a 3-8 start. Garland, who scored 30 points in the season opener, continues to serve as the team's primary offensive creator.
By the numbers: Garland has recorded 20.7 points per game, 2.0 rebounds per game, and 6.9 assists per game in 2026-27 through 11 games.
What to watch: The Clippers host the Hornets on Sunday at Intuit Dome looking for a second straight win.