In the rematch, Indiana surged to a 45–21 lead early in the second quarter. However, the Clippers chipped away at the lead, eventually taking it in the final seconds. The game ended in bizarre fashion when Indiana’s Jay Huff—an 83.7% free-throw shooter—missed two potential game-winning free throws with 0.1 seconds left. The Mathurin-Zubac Trade
The Clippers secured a commanding 130–107 win at the Intuit Dome . Kawhi Leonard led with 29 points, while newly acquired Darius Garland made his home debut. NBA: Pacers - Clippers
Bennedict Mathurin , Isaiah Jackson , and three draft picks. To Indiana Pacers: Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown . In the rematch, Indiana surged to a 45–21
A defining moment for both teams occurred on , when they finalized a major trade deadline deal. The Mathurin-Zubac Trade The Clippers secured a commanding
The Clippers dominated both meetings during a season where the two franchises trended in opposite directions.
Mathurin immediately contributed to the Clippers' playoff push, scoring 23 points in the March 4 win against his former team. Final Record Conf. Standing Notable Stat LA Clippers 9th (West) Missed playoffs via Play-In Indiana Pacers 14th (East) Worst record in franchise history