Leonard Cleared to Play, Dominates Nets with 28 Points

Kawhi Leonard (Los Angeles Clippers) was cleared to play Sunday against the Nets after dealing with a left knee contusion and illness. He then scored 28 points, with 21 in the first half, leading the Clippers to a dominant 126-89 rout of Brooklyn. Leonard had recently returned from a three-game absence due to the knee issue, previously recording 24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal in 26 minutes against the Lakers, and could still face a minutes restriction.