Revered and well-documented in the NBA’s history books for his ability to take over a game on either side of the floor, Kawhi Leonard selected quite the scenario in penning his latest chapter. Nearly finished in successfully completing a 15-point comeback, the former Finals MVP locks in as few others can, fooling Nicolas Batum with a pump-fake on the way to a crafty, across-the-rim, underhanded scoop shot with an and-one, taking the lead. Crossing defensive dominance from the checklist, Leonard mirrors Kelly Oubre Jr.’s drive perfectly, sticking to his arm like a sleeve before pinning a layup attempt between the rim to force a jump ball. One stop away from glory, Leonard tracks Oubre Jr. down once more, ending the emotion-packed game with an emphatic swat. With a championship-level approach on display during the L.A. Clippers win on March 27, 2024, Leonard added to his history of big-time play against the Philadelphia 76ers with 17 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks, much of it during the memorable late-game takeover. · Mar 27, 2024