Kawhi Leonard's Heroics Lead Clippers Past Pelicans
The Clippers star scored 34 points, including a 20-foot jumper at the buzzer, to secure a 126-124 victory over the winless New Orleans Pelicans in an NBA Cup group-stage opener.
The win came as a relief to the Clippers, who were motivated by the energy of the home crowd at Intuit Dome, the return of guard Bradley Beal from a two-game absence due to back issues, and the desire to avoid falling below .500 early in the season.
- The Clippers suffered defensive lapses down the stretch, allowing the Pelicans to close the gap to 124-122 with 19 seconds left.
- Kawhi Leonard's game-winning shot eased the concerns of the Clippers, who improved to 3-2 on the season.
Whatever has been bothering the Clippers lately was eased by a game-winning shot from Kawhi Leonard at the buzzer.
Author's summary: Kawhi Leonard scores 34 points to lead Clippers past Pelicans.
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