How did Clippers -Star went in the latest battle at LA? (4th February)

Kawhi Leonard set out to guide La Clippers to a win over their Crosstown rivals, La Lakers, Tuesday night. This latest chapter of the Battle of LA Bar extra weight, as the two teams were not only close to closeness, but also to the Western Conference position, with Lakers sitting on the fifth and Clippers sixth, separated by only one game.

However, Lakers dominated from start to finish and secured a 122-97 blowout victory.

Despite beating a 3-pointer on the eight-minute brand, Leonard fought to find his rhythm early and shoot only 1-for-5 in the opening quarter. Meanwhile, Lakers dominated and drove out to a 45-29 lead.

Leonard’s second field goal came in the second quarter – a driving reverse layup – when Clippers tried to chip away at the deficit.

Although Clippers Outscorated Lakers by seven in the second quarter, Lakers still held a commanding 73-50 half-time line.

Offensive matches plagued both Leonard and Clippers. The point of the star only succeeded five points on 2-of-8 shooting, while Clippers as a team shot 39.1%, well behind Lakers’ burning 60.9%.

Leonard played his last minutes in the third quarter and added another six points to its total number but Lakers maintained control until the last sum

Below is Kawhi Leonard’s full statistics.

Ty Lue highlights similarities between Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James

Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James have long been two of NBA’s prime minister, each serving as a championship cornerstone of their respective team.

During a December appearance at “The Daymond Green Show with Baron Davis,” discussed Clippers -coach Ty Lue, formerly coached James in Cleveland, the similarities between the two superstars.

“Kawhi, when he first got into the league, he wasn’t a shooting game. Then he expanded, ”said Lue (per hoopshype). “Then he was a corner shooter, then he got better at the wings. Every year he has gotten better and better. Now he is a 40% 3-point shooter. He was able to take steps to be a post player who got better and better. “

“Same with lebron. He got into the league and he wasn’t a shooting game. Now he shoots 40% from three. He put in the work, and then they very much remind me of each other, as I said when it comes to the work ethic that puts this work in and comes to the place they will come to. “

Leonard and James first fought as rivals in the NBA final, where LeBron led Miami Heat and Kawhi emerged as a defensive strength for San Antonio Spurs. Now they face as the leaders of Las two franchises.