The LA Clippers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers on the Intuit Dome on Sunday night time. By profitable the primary of 4 video games on this season collection, the Clippers additionally created some separation within the Western Convention standings.
Now 4-1 because the return of Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers are 24-17 general. They’re ranked fifth within the West and 1.5 video games above the sixth-seeded Lakers.
Leonard completed Sunday with 19 factors in 24 minutes, stopping 9 of his 13 discipline objective makes an attempt. Typically matched towards Lakers star LeBron James, Leonard guarded him on the second-most essential possession of any Clippers (through NBA Recreation Knowledge).
Chatting with reporters after the sport, James was requested about Leonard.
“For me, it’s at all times nice to go towards the most effective,” James stated of the Clippers star. “I do know I haven’t got many alternatives to proceed towards the most effective. So it was nice to see him again there.
LeBron James on his new competitors towards Kawhi Leonard:
“For me, it’s at all times nice to compete towards the most effective. I do know I haven’t got many alternatives to proceed dealing with the most effective. So it was nice to see him again there. pic.twitter.com/OG6Bq04UfZ
–Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) January 20, 2025
The 2-time Finals MVP additionally reached 14,000 profession factors on Sunday.
“I don’t view this as a milestone,” Leonard stated. “I am extra of a staff man and profitable…I am the final staff standing. However thank God I used to be in a position to get this chance. Most individuals do not. I make the most of each alternative and blessing and I do not take them with no consideration.
Kawhi Leonard on reaching 14,000 factors:
“I don’t see this as an enormous step. I am extra of a staff man and profitable…I am the final staff standing. However thank God that I used to be in a position to have this chance. Most individuals do not. I make the most of each alternative and blessing and I do not take them… pic.twitter.com/u6H7XsI6ii
–Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) January 20, 2025
Leonard is now 13-8 towards James in his profession, not together with a 7-5 mark within the playoffs.
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