Kawhi Leonard led the LA Clippers in Game 2 of their first-round playoff matchup against the Denver Nuggets to even the series 1-1. Leonard had 39 points on Monday night as the Clippers beat the Nuggets 105-102. “The Klaw” negated Nikola Jokic’s 19th career triple-double as the series shifts to Los Angeles.
In his postgame interview, Lauren Jbara asked Leonard what the key to the Clippers’ huge victory was. The two-time NBA champion pointed to their defense all game long, especially in the final minute of the contest. He even praised the Nuggets for having a tough team.
“It came down to stops at the end of the game,” Leonard said. “Great basketball team, especially at home, MVP caliber player in Nikola Jokic. Great guys around him, Murray, they’re all playing great. It’s a tough, tough fight. That’s what the playoffs is about.”
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Juan Paolo is a journalist for Sportskeeda who covers the NBA and WNBA. He’s been writing about basketball since 2015 and has been with Sportskeeda since 2021.
Juan’s allegiance lies with the Golden State Warriors and his journey with the Warriors began with their memorable victory over the Lakers in 2000, and he experienced the successes of the ‘We Believe’ era and the rise of Steph Curry.
What Juan loves most about basketball is its ability to evoke a range of emotions, from adrenaline-fueled excitement to the highs of victory and the lows of defeat. To ensure complete accuracy in articles, he conducts thorough research before writing his articles.
The Warriors’ victories in the 2022 and 2017 championships hold a special place in Juan’s memories, as well as iconic moments like Baron Davis’ dunk over Andrei Kirilenko and Goran Dragic’s performance in the 2010 Western Conference semifinals.
Off the court, Juan enjoys watching football, TV and movies, caring for his numerous cats, and cooking whenever time permits.
