Maybe it was the altitude of the Mile Excessive Metropolis, however Clippers star Kawhi Leonard performed with an elevated sense of urgency on Monday evening.
Leonard attempted seven shots within the fourth quarter of Recreation 2 in opposition to the Nuggets, two nights after a passive efficiency that noticed him be a non-factor within the clutch moments of an additional time loss. “The Klaw” would end with 39 factors, 5 assists and two steals to guide his group to a 105-102 win, serving to the Clippers tie the sequence at one win apiece.
The 33-year-old reminded the world why he is one of the vital environment friendly scorers in NBA postseason historical past, going 15-of-19 from the ground and 5-of-5 from the free-throw line. The efficiency marked the fourth of his profession when he scored over 30 factors on 75 p.c capturing, becoming a member of Shaquille O’Neal and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in an unique listing.
