Kawhi Leonard, an end-of-game shot clock, and a friendly bounce: six years later, the three-part combination remains as troublesome as ever for opposing defenses to deal with. One bucket shy of helping the L.A. Clippers snatch an overtime victory from the jaws of defeat, the six-time All-Star scrutinizes the Sacramento Kings’ help-ready defense before pivoting middle for a could-be game-winner from floater range. Low in his arc, Leonard lets fly a shot with a bounce friendlier than a front desk secretary, ultimately leaving him with plenty to celebrate as it falls through for a game-winner. Once behind by seven with a minute-and-change to play, Los Angeles used Leonard’s heroics to secure an overtime victory with, potentially, big-time implications on the West’s Play-In race. In peak form when it truly mattered, Leonard contributed a 17-point, four-rebound, two-assist, one-steal, one-block, one-triple box score on March 9, 2025. · Mar 10, 2025