Leonard Explodes for Career-High 55 Points, Ties Clippers Franchise Record

Kawhi Leonard delivered a historic performance for the Los Angeles Clippers in their 112-99 win over the Pistons, scoring a career-high 55 points (17-26 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 16-17 FT). The 34-year-old also added 11 rebounds, five steals, three blocks, and two assists in 38 minutes, marking his third double-double. He scored 26 points in the third quarter alone and tied the Clippers' franchise single-game scoring record, matching teammate James Harden's mark from last month. His 16-of-17 free throw effort ended a streak of 64 consecutive makes, and he's averaging 39.0 points over his last four games, securing the Clippers' fourth consecutive win.