Kawhi Leonard explodes for 41 points, leads Clippers to back-to-back wins

Kawhi Leonard delivered a dominant performance, scoring 41 points—his highest total since December 2023—to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 128-108 victory over the Rockets. Leonard also contributed 8 rebounds and 5 assists, shooting an efficient 16-of-23 from the field. This win marks the first time the Clippers have secured back-to-back victories since October, with coach Tyronn Lue attributing the team's recent success to Leonard's healthy state. Leonard started strong, tallying 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting in the first half.