Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots against Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall (11) raises his hands to the crowd as he is recognized on the scoreboard during a break in the action in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. Wall is a former Wizards player. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George (13) dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall (11) passes the ball against Washington Wizards guard Jordan Goodwin (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall (11) goes to the basket past Washington Wizards guard Jordan Goodwin (7) and forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) and forward Corey Kispert (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall (11) shoots against Washington Wizards guard Devon Dotson (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) grabs a rebound against Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall (11) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert, center, and center Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) goes to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall (11) and guard Brandon Boston Jr. (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Los Angeles Clippers Moses Brown (9) dunks past Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) and guard Jordan Goodwin (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall (11) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards guard Jordan Goodwin (7) and center Kristaps Porzingis, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Los Angeles Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr. (4) shoots a 3-point basket during the second quarter of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Goodwin (7) shoots against Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall (11) acknowledges the crowd during the first quarter of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George has his shot blocked by Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall (11) gestures after a basket during the second quarter of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall (11) goes to the basket for a layup during the second quarter of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots over Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill (16) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) shoots a 3-pointer against Los Angeles Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr. (4) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
WASHINGTON — Nicolas Batum made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 23.8 seconds remaining and the Los Angeles Clippers sent the Washington Wizards to their sixth straight loss, 114-107 on Saturday night.
Paul George scored 36 points for the Clippers and John Wall added 13 in his return to Washington, but it was Batum who made big shots in the final quarter. He hit three 3-pointers in the last 4:52 and finished with 12 points.
Kyle Kuzma scored 25 of his 35 points in the first half for Washington.
After Batum’s 3 put Los Angeles up 110-107, Kristaps Porzingis forced an ill-advised 3 while being tightly guarded by Kawhi Leonard. That shot was an air ball, and then Washington’s Deni Avdija was called for a flagrant foul with 16.1 seconds left.
The Wizards drafted Wall with the No. 1 overall pick in 2010, and he played nine seasons with the team. He returned to Washington as a member of the Houston Rockets in 2021, but there were no fans for that game because of COVID-19.
With Reggie Jackson out for Saturday’s game, the Clippers gave Wall his first start of the season. He received an ovation when he was introduced, and then again during an early timeout when a tribute video was shown.
At that point, the Wizards led 10-0. They were up 63-60 at halftime and extended that advantage to 13 in the third. But Los Angeles scored the final 15 points of the period and took its first lead on Luke Kennard’s 3-pointer at the buzzer.
George started the scoring in the fourth with a jumper, and it was tight the rest of the way.
Porzingis had 30 points and 15 rebounds.
HIGHLIGHTS
Wall seemed to find a groove in the second quarter. His steal and jumper cut Washington’s lead to one, and when he received a positive response from the fans he egged them on a bit. Then he found Moses Brown inside for a dunk moments later.
TIP-INS
Clippers: Norman Powell (groin) was inactive. … Marcus Morris scored 19 points and Leonard had 13.
Wizards: In addition to Beal, Washington was without Will Barton (foot), Rui Hachimura (ankle), Monte Morris (groin) and Delon Wright (hamstring).
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