Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard produced a career night in the 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons at the Intuit Dome on Sunday, Dec. 28.
The performance helped lead the way for the Clippers to win their fourth consecutive game.
‘We need it,’ Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said after the game during the postgame press conference. ‘He willed this win for us.’
Leonard produced 51 of his 55 points through the first three quarters of play, including 26 in the third quarter alone.
Not only did Leonard’s career-high 55 points tie the Clippers’ franchise record, but he also became the first player in NBA history to produce 55 points, 11 rebounds, five steals and three blocks in a single game.
Kawhi Leonard stats vs. Pistons
Points: 55
FG: 17-for-26 (5-for-10 from 3-point line)
Free Throws: 16-for-17
Rebounds: 11
Assists: 2
Steals: 5
Blocks: 3
Turnovers: 3
Fouls: 2
Minutes: 39
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers vs. Pistons highlights
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