LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard grabbed a rebound late in the second quarter and raced to the other end for a two-handed slam. The two-time NBA Finals MVP fended off multiple defenders to complete the highlight reel play. Leonard’s coast-to-coast action earned reactions from fans.
One fan wrote:
“Kwahi is enjoying this! Man, that’s tough! Where is the defense?!”
Another fan added:
“Kawhi is playing like he owns this ring.”
One more fan continued:
“Kawhi is attacking the rim like it owes him money.”
Another fan commented:
“Kawhi really said no emotions just buckets. tbh.”
One fan tweeted:
“That slam was violent.”
Kawhi Leonard was pressured on both sides by Gary Payton II and Draymond Green as he dribbled from the Warriors’ court to the Clippers’ end of the floor. Leonard staggered to the right corner, where he was met by Brandin Podziemski.
The All-Star forward easily slipped past Podziemski before dunking the ball. Dubs center Kristaps Porzingis could not challenge Leonard after Clippers big man Brook Lopez pulled him aside.
Only Steph Curry, who shadowed Kobe Sanders near the opposite corner, wasn’t involved in trying to defend Leonard.
Kawhi Leonard’s dunk, which had the Intuit Dome crowd going wild, gave the Clippers a 61-53 advantage with 23.2 seconds left in the first half.
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers Trying To Hold off Hobbled Warriors
Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers raced to a 31-22 lead after the first quarter. The hot start gave energy to the home fans, who lustily cheered for Leonard and Co.
LA could not pad its lead as the Dubs kept within striking distance. Golden State won the next two quarters 61-58 to trail by just 89-83 entering the fourth quarter.
Leonard had 19 points, six rebounds and three assists after three quarters. Darius Garland and Brook Lopez combined for 23 points, seven assists and seven rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin came off the bench to contribute 14 points, two rebounds and one assist.
Steph Curry kept the Warriors in the game with 24 points and one assist. Kristaps Porzingis and Gui Santos had 27 points, 11 rebounds and five assists together.
The winner of the Clippers-Warriors showdown will face the Phoenix Suns on Friday in another do-or-die game.
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