Rui Hachimura Grabs Season-High 11 Rebounds to Help Clippers Edge Thunder 113-112

Rui Hachimura grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers edged the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-112 on Nov. 13 at Intuit Dome.

The Los Angeles Clippers built a 13-point halftime lead before holding off a late charge from the Oklahoma City Thunder to secure the one-point victory on Wednesday night. Los Angeles improved its standing through a tense fourth quarter that featured multiple lead changes down the stretch.

Basketball King reported that Hachimura entered the starting lineup alongside Darius Garland, Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr., and Brook Lopez. The forward logged 31 minutes and 43 seconds of playing time in the home arena.

Hachimura dominated the glass early, pulling down 10 rebounds before intermission alone. He grabbed two of those boards on the offensive end to fuel second-chance opportunities for Los Angeles.

The visiting Thunder fought back after the break, erasing a 57-44 halftime deficit with a 10-1 run to open the third quarter. Oklahoma City claimed an 84-82 lead heading into the final frame after Jared McCain hit a buzzer-beater.

The lead continued to change hands during the fourth quarter. Oklahoma City reclaimed a 110-106 advantage with three minutes and one second remaining when Gilgeous-Alexander connected from beyond the arc.

Brook Lopez answered with consecutive baskets to cut the deficit to two points. With 50 seconds left on the clock, Garland drove to the basket, absorbed a foul, and converted a tough layup before sinking the subsequent free throw to put Los Angeles ahead.

The Clippers defense clamped down in the closing seconds. Los Angeles stopped a shot attempt from Gilgeous-Alexander and denied the Thunder on their final possession to preserve the victory.

Lopez led the Clippers with 26 points and seven rebounds. Garland added 24 points and seven assists, while Keiton Wagler and Jones Jr. each contributed 14 points.

Hachimura finished the contest with seven points, shooting two of nine from the field. His final stat line included 11 rebounds, three assists, and one steal.

The Clippers return to the Intuit Dome on Nov. 15 to host the Charlotte Hornets.