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The Los Angeles Clippers dominated the Milwaukee Bucks 129–96 on March 23 at Intuit Dome, controlling the matchup from start to finish with a decisive second quarter that produced 43 points. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 28 points while Benson Lopez added 19, anchoring an offense that shot 58 percent from the field and made 17 three-pointers. Los Angeles' defensive prowess was evident in a 133.1 offensive rating paired with a 97.0 defensive rating, forcing Milwaukee into 22 turnovers while recording 13 steals. The Bucks, led by Gary Trent Jr.'s 20 points and Anthony Green's 15, struggled offensively at 44 percent shooting and never threatened despite 38 rebounds and 29 assists. The final margin of 33 points fell well short of the 221.5 Vegas total, as Milwaukee's third-quarter collapse—just 20 points—sealed the outcome. The Clippers' balanced attack of 30 assists and perimeter shooting depth underscored their playoff positioning, while the Bucks' turnover issues and defensive vulnerability suggest concerning trends heading into the stretch run.