Oct 26, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves the ball against Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) during the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Kawhi Leonard Returns to Peak Form in 30-Point Performance vs Trail Blazers

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated Oct 27, 2025 12:40 AM ET

The Los Angeles Clippers entered the 2025-26 season with high expectations, despite the team being in the middle of an ongoing investigation regarding an endorsement deal for franchise star Kawhi Leonard. Therefore, when the team lost to the Utah Jazz in the first game of the season, there was reason to be concerned that the Clippers were too much in their own heads.

However, they've since looked past that and just had their second win of the season on Sunday night over the Portland Trail Blazers, starting the season 2-0 at home at the Intuit Dome. Leading the way for the Clippers was Kawhi Leonard, who reminded everyone in the building why he was widely regarded as a Top 10 player when he arrived in Los Angeles.

Kawhi Leonard tonight:

30 Points
10 Rebounds
4 Assists
2 Steals
11/21 FGM
4/6 3PM
4/4 FTM
35 Minutes pic.twitter.com/MGmjjT7fiF
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 27, 2025

Leonard finished Sunday's win with 30 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and two steals while converting four of his six three-point attempts. Leonard was complemented by 21 points from Ivica Zubac and 20 points and 13 assists from James Harden, but the statement Leonard's performance made was loud.

"But I thank [Tyronn Lue] for putting me in those positions to try to do something for the team. Just gotta keep getting better," Leonard said after the win. He led the team with 21 shot attempts, scoring from all three levels.

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