Kawhi Leonard kept it simple in Game 2. He got to his spots early, hit his shots, and took over down the stretch.
Leonard scored 12 of his team-high 39 points in the final frame, anchoring the LA Clippers’ pulsating 105-102 series-tying escape over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their West first round duel, Tuesday, April 22.
CLIPPERS WIN!!!
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) April 22, 2025
The two-time champion raced to a fast start with 21 first-half markers before finishing with his 36th career 30-point playoff game. He also recorded five assists and four assists in 38 minutes.
KAWHI LEONARD WAS EVERYWHERE IN THE FINAL MINUTE!!
— NBA (@NBA) April 22, 2025
Game-icing bucket 🧊
Elite defense in multiple places 🔒
CLIPPERS WIN TO EVEN THE SERIES 1-1 🔥
James Harden added 18 points while Ivica Zubac posted a 16-point, 12-rebound double double. LA committed fewer turnovers at 11 this time, compared to Game 1 with 20.
Games 3 is set on Friday, April 25 in Los Angeles as both teams aim for a crucial 2-1 series lead.
On the other hand, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic racked up 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists for his 19th career playoff triple-double.
JOKIC TO MPJ FOR THE TIE 🔥🔥
— NBA (@NBA) April 22, 2025
JOKER'S GOT A TRIPLE-DOUBLE IN GAME 2!!
It's 96-96 with 4:11 to go on TNT!
Jamal Murray chipped in 23 but the Nuggets turned the ball over 20 times in a game that featured 12 ties and 18 lead changes.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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