Apr 21, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) guards and center Nikola Jokic (15) defends in the third quarter during game two of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Boston Celtics Legend's Reacts to Clippers-Nuggets Game 2

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated Apr 22, 2025 6:54 AM ET

The Western Conference series between the LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets has been advertised as the best playoff series in the NBA, and so far, it hasn't disappointed.

On Monday night in Game 2 between the two teams, it was every bit as thrilling as Game 1 was. Both games were low scoring, gritty, and had fantastic individual performances. In Game 2, the story was centered around Kawhi Leonard, who put up 38 points on 15/19 shooting from the field.

KAWHI LEONARD WAS EVERYWHERE IN THE FINAL MINUTE!!

Game-icing bucket
Elite defense in multiple places

CLIPPERS WIN TO EVEN THE SERIES 1-1 pic.twitter.com/QXPSQx159x
— NBA (@NBA) April 22, 2025

Aside from the Clippers, one person who was pleased with the game was Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett.

Via @KevinGarnett5KG: "Low scoring, tough baskets and squabbles! Mf playoffs Den LAC on one…"

Low scoring, tough baskets and squabbles! Mf playoffs

Den LAC on one…
— Kevin Garnett (@KevinGarnett5KG) April 22, 2025

Leonard's focus was on a different level against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 on Monday night. It's rare to see someone figure out a way to make Nikola Jokic look like not the best player n the floor, but Leonard did it.

"I think I made shots tonight, I shot more than last game, but it was not about that," Leonard said after the game. "Some of my turnovers last game was just being aggressive and trying to save a ball and saving rebounds. Obviously, I had one that got tipped off my hand , but it was just great defense. So, I just wanted to come out here and get a win."

KAWHI LEONARD TONIGHT:

39 POINTS
15/19 FGM
4/7 3PM
5/5 FTM

PLAYOFF KAWHI. pic.twitter.com/F57RTudchn
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 22, 2025

The LA Clippers survived on Monday night, and they did it all mainly due to the help of Kawhi Leonard.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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