Clippers Turn 33-Point First Quarter Into 63-52 Halftime Lead

The Clippers seized control with a 33-22 first quarter, then matched Toronto 30-30 in the second to lead 63-52 at halftime. Isaiah Jackson went 6-for-6 for 13 points, while Kobe Sanders added 13 on 4-for-7 shooting, including 3-for-4 from deep. RJ Barrett answered with 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting to keep Toronto within reach. The Raptors have scored the first two points of the third quarter to make it 63-54; Toronto’s 3-3 start and 14th power-index ranking contrast with the Clippers’ 1-5 record and 25th rank, leaving the home side under pressure to protect its advantage.