Rookie big man Evan Mobley scored a season-high 30 points, Darius Garland had 24 points and 13 assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won 120-111 in overtime monday night.
Isaac Okoro scored 20 points, including two free throws to open overtime. After that, Cleveland never fell behind.
The Cavaliers led Toronto 1 1/2 for their sixth playoff spot in the East.
Ivitsa Zubac had 24 points, 14 rebounds and four assists, amir Kofi scored 19 points for the Clippers, and the Clippers had only nine uniformed players. Los Angeles shot 1-of-10 in overtime and Nicholas Batum hit a 3-pointer to tie the score to 110-109.
Cleveland scored the final seven points on O'Corro's dunk, Markkanen's three-pointer and two free throws.
The Cavaliers won for the fourth time in 12 games and ushered in the return of LeVert, who scored 11 points after a month out with a sprained right foot. All-Star center Jarrett Allen missed his fourth straight game with a fractured left finger.
All-Star point guard Garland hit a three-pointer with 1 minute and 20 seconds left in regular time, cleveland took a 106-103 lead, but Zubac responded with a layup and Kofi forced overtime on 1 of 2 free throws. Coffey missed a 23-foot shot while pressing the whistle.
Cleveland began five home games over eight days, the longest of the season.
The Clippers played the NBA's highest 71 games, completing five games in seven days. Starting point guard Reggie Jackson and starting striker Marcus Morris were both on holiday.
Kelly Leonard (right knee surgery) has not played for Los Angeles this season, while Paul George (torn ligament in his right elbow) has been out since Dec. 26 and has no expected return date.
Clippers head coach Tyrone Lou led Cleveland to his only NBA championship in 2016, being hugged by Kevin Love during a first-quarter timeout. Love is the only player left on that team.
Los Angeles led Coffey and rookie Brandon Boston Jr. by 11 points at halftime with a 57-56 lead. Mobley contributed 12 times to the Cavaliers.
The Clippers are eighth in the West, putting them in the playoffs. Lou said being "fixed" on the spot allowed him to give Jackson and Morris a break. "If we're close to pulling out of the playoffs, these guys are going to play," Lu said. "Reggie doesn't want to sit, but it's not wise to play him. It's fair to let them rest for the night, especially after (Sunday in Detroit with a 106-102 win). ”