That’s what the Clippers were up against when they faced the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Intuit Dome on Tuesday night, and they had to do it without coach Tyronn Lue, who missed the game because of recurring back pain.

Leonard scores 33 points, Ivica Zubac has 28 points and 19 rebounds and James Harden adds 22 points and nine assists as the Clippers win their fourth straight, 132-119.

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue was not available for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers after his back pain intensified.

After winning six of their last seven games, the LA Clippers head into a huge test against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. The Cavaliers have been the

After having their 16-game winning streak snapped by the Orlando Magic, the Cavs hit the West Coast to face the Los Angeles Clippers today. Find out how to watch for free.

Ben Simmons finished the win with two rebounds, two assists and one steal while shooting 0/1 from the field in 13 minutes of playing time. Many people reacted to his performance on social media. @TheSkinnyIK: "Ben Simmons has been rock solid defensively" @APH00PS: "Ben Simmons’ ability to track down rebounds while the shot is still in the air is so underrated" @clipfullyloaded: "The addition of Ben Simmons has been huge for the clippers He played 13 minutes tonight all at center which allowed Zu ample rest as Zu played the other 35 rather than playing 40+ min It also allows Batum to play in his best role at the 4 Simmons was a +17 in only 13 minutes" The Clippers improved to 39-30 in 69 games,

The critics of Los Angeles Clippers guard Ben Simmons have followed him ever since the train ran off the rails in Philadelphia as a 76er. Simmons’s career since Philly has had the lowest of valleys but not many high points on the mountaintop.