Simmons played 20 minutes in the highly competitive matchup and contributed four points, six rebounds, and five assists. The former No. 1 pick in the draft out of LSU has played in eight straight games with the Clippers after continued injury problems with his back and knee.

Trailing by 18 early in the fourth quarter and without Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers’ run stalls in the final three minutes as Norman Powell scores 34 and James Harden adds 24 points in a 127-122

The All-Surprise Team is for players like Powell, who, to use his words, were “put in a box,” for players whose production soared to an unthinkable level or who had one skill arrive out of nowhere. In Powell’s case, even a championship-winning coach needed confirmation he could make this leap.

With four teams separated by one game in the standings and two of them likely to land in the Play-In Tournament, the Clippers want to make the most of five straight home games.

The shooting guard is performing at his best as a player with the Clippers as he approaches his 31st birthday.

If healthy, this iteration of the Clippers will enter the playoffs with just about every ingredient necessary to contend for a title. They have experience, depth, playmaking, rim protection,

The game highlighted the Clippers' resilience and ability to execute strategies effectively, but a standout performance from Norman Powell was key to their success. Transitioning from a close game to a defining player,

Los Angeles hosts New Orleans in a matchup of Western Conference teams. The teams square off Wednesday for the first time this season.