On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Clippers pulled off a thrilling 115-110 victory over the Phoenix Suns, thanks in large part to the stellar performance of superstar forward Kawhi Leonard. Leonard scored a game-high 38 points on 14-of-26 shooting from the field, adding nine rebounds and four assists in the win.
The Clippers got off to a hot start, taking a 10-point lead into the second quarter. However, the Suns battled back and took a one-point lead into halftime. The third quarter saw the Clippers regain the lead, thanks to Leonard’s 21 points in the period. The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with the Clippers ultimately coming out on top.
Leonard was the star of the show, as he has been all season long. He was efficient from the field, making shots from all over the court. He also showed off his defensive prowess, locking down Phoenix star guard Devin Booker and limiting him to just 15 points on 6-of-17 shooting.
The Clippers also got strong performances from Paul George and Lou Williams, who combined for 33 points off the bench. George was especially impressive, scoring 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting.
The win was a big one for the Clippers, as it moved them into third place in the Western Conference standings. With Leonard leading the way, they look poised to make a deep playoff run this season.
The Suns, meanwhile, will look to regroup after a tough loss. They were led by center Deandre Ayton, who had a double-double with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Booker and Chris Paul also had solid games, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Leonard’s heroics.
It was an exciting game between two of the best teams in the league, and Leonard’s 38 points were the difference. The Clippers will look to keep their momentum going as they continue their push for a championship this season.
