Kawhi Leonard Powers Clippers to .500 Record with 29-Point Effort

Leonard scored 29 points in Monday's 126-118 win over the Knicks, helping the Clippers reach .500 for the first time since November. This performance extended his streak of 20-plus points to 42 consecutive games, the second-longest active streak in the NBA. Recently, Leonard also faced defensive pressure from Draymond Green, who was tasked with shadowing him as part of a new defensive strategy for the Warriors, highlighting Leonard's status as a premier offensive assignment.