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NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Pacers, Andrew Nembhard, Hornets

Down big early and still searching late, the Clippers flipped the switch when it mattered. Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and John Collins added 25 as the visiting Clippers erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the short-handed Pistons 98-92 on Saturday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 11

Clippers are approaching playoff picture after another comeback

Clippers approach playoff picture after another massive comeback

Don't look now, but the real Los Angeles Clippers may have finally stood up.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 10

Clippers rally from 14 down in fourth to down Pistons

Kawhi Leonard registered 26 points, eight rebounds and three steals as the visiting Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 14-point, fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the depleted Detroit Pistons 98-92 on Saturday.

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Kawhi Leonard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 9

Kawhi Leonard to play vs. Nets despite ankle injury

The Los Angeles Clippers will take on the Brooklyn Nets to start the weekend, and they’ll be doing so with Kawhi Leonard in the lineup. Leonard came into contest with a “questionable” tag due to ankle injury sustained during the Clippers road loss against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

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Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 9

Video shows the moment Kawhi Leonard hurt his ankle stepping on a fan

Kawhi Leonard appears to have discovered yet another way to get hurt.

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Los Angeles Clippers News / Athlon Sports / January 6

Kawhi Leonard Career-High 55 Points Fantasy Impact

Kawhi Leonard erupted for a career-high 55 points in late December, reminding fantasy managers of his unmatched ceiling when healthy. The performance reignited debate over whether he’s a buy-low championship swing or a sell-high asset before potential missed time.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 6

Clippers Survive Wild Finish Against Warriors Behind Leonard and Rookie Breakout 103-102

If you wanted a mid-season game that felt like a Western Conference Semifinals Game 7, you got it on Monday night at the Intuit Dome between the Clippers and Warriors.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Fadeaway World / January 6

Clippers Player Ratings: Kawhi Leonard Leads Shorthanded Roster To Nail-Biting Win Over Warriors

The Los Angeles Clippers went into the game against the Golden State Warriors with a slim chance of winning. However, behind a solid set of performances from the starting lineup, the Clippers emerged victorious after a 103-102 result.

NBA News / Golden State of Mind / January 6

Steph Curry struggles mightily in Warriors 103-102 loss to Kawhi Leonard, Clippers

The Golden State Warriors lost to another shorthanded opponent on Monday evening, falling to the Los Angeles Clippers 103-102. The Clippers did have most of their rotation, including Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac available, but absent James Harden, Los Angeles was still at a clear disadvantage on their home floor.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 4

Jaylen Brown praises Kawhi Leonard, reveals why he wanted to guard him

INGLEWOOD, CA — Kawhi Leonard came into Saturday night’s contest against the Boston Celtics on arguably the best stretch of his NBA career. That, paired with his recent Player of the Month snub, gave Celtics star Jaylen Brown all the motivation he needed to have arguably the best game of his NBA career.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / January 4

Jaylen Brown Made Personal Kawhi Leonard Demand Hours Before Celtics vs Clippers, Joe Mazzulla Reveals

Last night, the Boston Celtics snapped the Los Angeles Clippers’ winning streak by earning a massive 146-115 win at the Intuit Dome. Forward Jaylen Brown absolutely stole the show.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 2

Celtics keen to slow Kawhi Leonard, snap Clippers' win streak

On one of the best stretches of an already accomplished career, Kawhi Leonard will lead the resurgent Los Angeles Clippers against the Boston Celtics on Saturday in Inglewood, Calif.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / January 2

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard matches Kobe Bryant with historic stretch

Leonard's recent scoring tear has accomplished far more than just putting the Los Angeles Clippers back in the hunt.

Kawhi Leonard pours in 45 as streaking Clippers dump Jazz

Kawhi Leonard's career-best performance extends Clippers' win streak

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Los Angeles Clippers News / The SportsRush / January 2

Kawhi Leonard Breaks Down Crucial Steps for 12–21 Clippers to Become a 'Good Team'

Until about two weeks ago, there hadn’t been much good news for the Clippers all season. From the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration scandal, to the unceremonious dumping of Chris Paul, to the team’s abysmal 6-21 record, this really had been a year from hell for L.A.’s second team.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Field Level Media / December 31

Kawhi Leonard turning back clock, leading Clippers into new year vs. Jazz

With a quicker tempo that has led to improvement on both sides of the floor, the Los Angeles Clippers will ride a season-best five-game winning streak into a game against the Utah Jazz on Thursday at Inglewood, Calif.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / December 31

Clippers Risk Running Kawhi Leonard Into the Ground With Massive Load

The Los Angeles Clippers have given themselves a chance by winning five straight games to improve to 11-21 for the season. They have closed the gap between themselves and the tenth-seeded Blazers to 2.5 games, and should have a chance to climb further up the Western Conference standings.

Los Angeles Clippers News / BasketballNews.com / December 30

Finding their footing: Clippers begin season turnaround behind Kawhi Leonard

For much of the early season, the Los Angeles Clippers looked like a team trapped between timelines – too talented to bottom out, too battered and old to contend, and too uncertain to inspire real belief.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / December 29

Kawhi Leonard's career-best performance extends Clippers' win streak

Every now and then, Leonard shows the world exactly why he's an NBA legend. He did just that on Sunday night, making history while helping the Los Angeles Clippers win for the fourth game in a row.

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NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / December 29

Pistons meet Kawhi Leonard in career-high form in loss to Clippers

The Detroit Pistons found Kawhi Leonard in video game mode. And unless they reverted to the arcade setting and mauled him, they couldn’t stop him. From doubling to trapping and denying him the ball, Leonard was simply unstoppable as he led the Los Angeles Clippers with a career-high 55 points, beating the Pistons 112-99.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

Kawhi Leonard is on pace to set a notable single-season NBA record

Kawhi Leonard has officially progressed to side quests. The LA Clippers won their third game in a row on Friday, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland, Ore.