NBA: Los Angeles Clippers set record in victory over Brooklyn Nets

The Los Angeles Clippers beat the Brooklyn Nets 126-67 to set a new record for their largest margin of victory.

The 59-point victory is the 10th-most in NBA history and surpasses the Clippers’ all-time record of 50 in a 138-88 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2022.

Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 23 points and James Harden added 21 as the Nets fell to their heaviest loss in the NBA.

Their previous biggest loss was by 52 points, a 139-87 upset against the Houston Rockets in 1978.

The Clippers led by 64 points during the fourth quarter despite coach Tyronn Lue emptying his bench late in the third.

Leonard, playing for just the fourth time this season, shot eight of 11 from the field in 24 minutes.

The Clippers’ next game is against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.