Perhaps it was the altitude of the Mile High City, but Clippers star Kawhi Leonard played with an elevated sense of urgency on Monday night.
Leonard attempted seven shots in the fourth quarter of Game 2 against the Nuggets, two nights after a passive performance that saw him be a non-factor in the clutch moments of an overtime loss. “The Klaw” would finish with 39 points, five assists and two steals to lead his team to a 105-102 win, helping the Clippers tie the series at one win apiece.
The 33-year-old reminded the world why he’s one of the most efficient scorers in NBA postseason history, going 15-of-19 from the floor and 5-of-5 from the free-throw line. The performance marked the fourth of his career when he scored over 30 points on 75 percent shooting, joining Shaquille O’Neal and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in an exclusive list.
