Leonard explodes for career-high 55 points as Clippers dump Pistons
WASHINGTON, United States — Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard scoring a career-high 55 points in his team's 112-99 home victory over Eastern Conference leader Detroit on Monday (Manila time).
"It was great," Leonard said. "I've got to stay in focus and stay in the zen because we've got one day off and games for about two weeks.
"I'm going to enjoy this one tonight and happy we got the win."
The Clippers (10-21) boosted their winning streak to four games as Leonard surpassed his prior NBA best of 45 points while with Toronto.
Leonard had 51 points by the end of the third quarter as the Clippers routed the Pistons, who own the NBA's second-best record at 24-8.
Leonard shot 17-of-26 from the floor, 5-of-10 from three-point range and 16-of-17 from the free throw line while contributing 11 rebounds, five steals, three blocked shots and two assists.
James Harden added 28 points for the Clippers while Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 27 points.
Meanwhile, NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic netted 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated visiting Sacramento, 125-101.
LeBron James added 24 points for the Lakers while Nick Smith had 21 off the bench, and DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 22 points.
In Portland, the host Trail Blazers got 26 points from Shaedon Sharpe, 24 points and 10 assists from Deni Avdija and 18 points and 18 rebounds from Donovan Clingan in a 114-108 victory over Boston.
Derrick White's 3-pointer lifted the Celtics within 109-108, but Clingan answered with a three-point play and Boston never scored again.
Jaylen Brown scored 37 points for the Celtics, whose four-game win streak was snapped.
Alex Sarr's 20 points led eight Washington scorers in double figures as the Wizards beat visiting Memphis, 116-112.
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