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The first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Denver Nuggets is now all tied up at 1-1 after the Clippers pulled off a narrow 105-102 win on Monday night at Ball Arena in Denver.
This hard-fought victory came in response to a tough Game 1 loss on Saturday, where the Nuggets took the early series lead. Facing pressure to avoid falling into a 2-0 hole, the Clippers turned to their proven leader and superstar guard, Kawhi Leonard, who delivered in a major way. Leonard showcased his elite scoring ability in Game 2, finishing the night with a game-high 39 points.
What made his performance even more remarkable was his efficiency—he needed only 19 shot attempts to reach that total. His sharp shooting allowed him to post a staggering 78.9% field goal percentage, a mark rarely seen in the high-intensity atmosphere of playoff basketball. According to NBA.com/Stats, Leonard’s performance was not only impressive by this series’ standards but also historically significant. He became just the fifth player in NBA playoff history to score at least 39 points while shooting 78.9% or better from the field in a single game.
That level of dominance places him in elite company and further cements his reputation as one of the game’s great postseason performers. Leonard’s impact on both ends of the court helped swing the momentum in the Clippers’ favor, and his leadership will be crucial as the series continues.
With the next few games likely to be just as competitive, the Clippers will need their star to maintain this high level of play as they try to advance to the next round.
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