INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Norman Powell scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the struggling Golden State Warriors 102-92 for the third time this season on Friday night.

James Harden added 18 points and seven assists and Ivica Zubac had 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Jonathan Kuminga scored a career-high 34 points as a substitute to lead the Warriors, who were without Stephen Curry (knee) and Draymond Green (back).

The Clippers are still waiting for Kawhi Leonard to make his season debut. Kevin Porter Jr. was absent due to illness.

Things got tough in the fourth game when the Warriors cut a 19-point deficit to three points.

Harden fouled Brandin Podziemski, who fell heavily to the ground. Moments later, Podziemski fouled Amir Coffey as they collided near the Warriors bench. The mood on both sides was raging and Harden and Lindy Waters III were penalized with technical fouls. The fans then booed Podziemski every time he touched the ball.

Takeaways

Warriors: After their third straight loss, they fell to 3-12 in their last 15 games. They are 4-2 without Curry in the lineup and 1-1 without Curry and Green.

Clippers: They have also struggled, going 4-4 ​​in their last eight games.

Key moment

After a tight first half in which neither team had a lead of more than six points, the Clippers dominated the third half. Their first three baskets were dunks, including two from Derrick Jones Jr., who later made a one-handed jam. They also went on a 3-point binge, going off four straight plays against different players to take a 79-60 lead.

Key statistics

The Warriors shot 37% from the floor, but they outrebounded the Clippers 47-39, including 19 on the offensive glass.

Next

The Warriors host Phoenix on Saturday in their second consecutive game and the start of a six-game home series. The Clippers visit New Orleans on Monday night to begin a three-game trip.

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