Apr 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Kawhi Leonard (2) dunks against the Houston Rockets in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Kawhi Leonard's Dunk Went Viral In Clippers-Nuggets Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Apr 19, 2025 5:52 PM ET

On Saturday afternoon, the LA Clippers are playing the Denver Nuggets (in Colorado) for Game 1 of their series.

Kawhi Leonard had 20 points, three rebounds, one assist and two steals while shooting 8/13 from the field and 1/2 from the three-point range in his first 29 minutes of playing time.

The two-time NBA Champion also had a big highlight that got a lot of views on social media.

Via The NBA: "HESITATE. ACCELERATE. SLAM.

Kawhi Leonard grabs the board and does it all himself

LAC-DEN in Game 1 on ESPN!"

HESITATE. ACCELERATE. SLAM.

Kawhi Leonard grabs the board and does it all himself

LAC-DEN in Game 1 on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/bQJrp8kJkp
— NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2025

Leonard is in his sixth season playing for LA.

He finished the regular season with averages of 21.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 49.8% from the field and 41.1% from the three-point range in 37 games.