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PLAYA VISTA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers speaks to members of the media on Los Angeles Clippers Media Day at Honey Training Center on October 02, 2023 in Playa Vista, California. (Photo by Harry How\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
On Friday night, the LA Clippers<\/a> played the Pacers<\/a> in Indiana.<\/p>\n The Clippers won by a score of 114-113.<\/p>\n Kawhi Leonard<\/a> finished with 28 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three steals while shooting 13\/26 from the field in 35 minutes of playing time.<\/p>\n LA Clippers Star Kawhi Leonard Made NBA History GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA \u2013 APRIL 24: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers reacts against the Denver Nuggets<\/a> during the second quarter in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome on April 24, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Leonard also made NBA<\/a> history during the game.<\/p>\n Justin Russo wrote:<\/a> \u201cKawhi Leonard has his 50th consecutive 20-point game \u2014 the 14th different player in NBA history to do that. Leonard extends his franchise single-season record, is 7 shy of tying Bob McAdoo\u2019s overall franchise record (57), and has the longest streak ever by a player 30 or older.\u201d<\/p>\n GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 FEBRUARY 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers speaks to the media at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 17, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Leonard is in the middle of an outstanding season.<\/p>\n He came into the night with averages of 28.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.0 steals per contest while shooting 50.4% from the field and 38.4% from three-point range in 57 games.<\/p>\n Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints wrote:<\/a> \u201cClippers defeat the Pacers, 114-113.<\/p>\n Darius Garland<\/a>: 30 pts, 5 asts Kawhi Leonard: 28 pts, 8 rebs, 4 asts, 3 stls Bennedict Mathurin<\/a>: 17 pts, 7 rebs Brook Lopez<\/a>: 16 pts, 9 rebs, 4 asts, 2 blks\u201d<\/p>\n GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA \u2013 MARCH 13: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on during the first half against the Chicago Bulls<\/a> at Intuit Dome on March 13, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Melina Pizano\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Kawhi And The Clippers GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA \u2013 FEBRUARY 04: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers complains to a referee against the Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> in the first half at Intuit Dome on February 04, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Wally Skalij\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Leonard has helped the Clippers turn around their season in a big way.<\/p>\n After a slow start, they are currently the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 38-36 record in 74 games.<\/p>\n The LA Clippers wrote:<\/a> \u201c1ST TEAM ALL-NBA. KAWHI ANTHONY LEONARD. ARGUE WITH SOMEONE ELSE.\u201d<\/p>\n GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 MARCH 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers before the game against he Quin Snyder of the Atlanta Hawks<\/a> at Crypto.com Arena on March 17, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How\/Getty Images) (Photo by Harry How\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n The Clippers are in the middle of a four-game winning streak (and 17-21 on the road).<\/p>\n Following the Pacers, the Clippers will play their next game on Sunday when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks<\/a> in Wisconsin.<\/p>\n GettyINGLEWOOD, CA \u2013 MARCH 13, 2026: LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) leaps over Chicago Bulls forward Leonard Miller<\/a> (11) in the second half at Intuit Dome on March 13, 2026 in Inglewood, California.(Gina Ferazzi \/ Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)<\/p>\n Leonard was the 15th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft out of San Diego State.<\/p>\n In addition to the Clippers, the future Hall of Famer has also spent time with the Toronto Raptos and San Antonio Spurs<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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