Halftime Spurs Hold Narrow Lead Over Clippers After Explosive 1st Quarter

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Halftime: Spurs Hold Narrow Lead Over Clippers After Explosive 1st Quarter
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Halftime: Spurs Hold Narrow Lead Over Clippers After Explosive 1st Quarter

Fast-Paced, High-Scoring First Half at AT&T Center

The San Antonio Spurs have a slim three-point lead over the Los Angeles Clippers at halftime after a thrilling first quarter.

The Clippers started the game strong, taking an early 10-point lead. However, the Spurs responded with a 16-0 run and never trailed again.

Dejounte Murray Leads the Way for the Spurs

Dejounte Murray has been the driving force behind the Spurs' success in the first half. The All-Star guard has scored 15 points and dished out 5 assists.

Murray has been getting to the basket at will, and he is also shooting the ball well from three-point range.

Kawhi Leonard Struggles for the Clippers

Kawhi Leonard has been held in check by the Spurs' defense in the first half. The Clippers' star forward has scored just 8 points on 3-of-12 shooting.

Leonard has not been able to find his rhythm on offense, and the Spurs have been able to force him into some tough shots.

Clippers Need to Adjust in the 2nd Half

The Clippers will need to make some adjustments in the second half if they want to come back and win this game.

The Spurs are playing with a lot of energy and confidence, and the Clippers will need to find a way to match their intensity.

The Clippers will also need to get Leonard more involved in the offense. He is their best player, and they need him to be more aggressive in the second half.