NBA News: Kawhi Leonard believes James Harden and another Clippers teammate deserves All-Star nods

Los Angeles Clippers drawn an impressive of 127-117 Victory Over Milwaukee Bucks, driven by the stars’ appearances from James Harden and Norman Powell. After the game, Kawhi Leonard praised his teammates and expressed his belief that both Harden and Powell Deserves spots on the NBA All-Star Program List.

“(James Harden) and (Norman Powell) that closed that game was special,” Said Leonard. “It was fantastic, very special. Those assuming the challenge of getting to their spots – they made it look easy. “

Leonard continued to highlight their consistency this season: “They have played well all year. There is a lot of politics in (All-Star elections). I’m not sure if they will give us two players but hopefully they do. They have played at a high level. “

James Harden delivered one Game high 40 pointsalong with five rebounds and nine assists. He Shot 12-of-104 from the field and went a perfect 12-of-12-12-sheep line. Meanwhile Norman Powell contributed 33 points, six rebounds and three steal on 11-of-23 shooting. The rocks improved to an impressive 22-8 (.733 win percentage) This season in games where Powell scores at least 18 points.

Harden: All-Star recognition is secondary to team goals

A 10-time NBA All-Star, James Harden remains one of the league’s most respected playersBut he neglected the importance of individual accolades this season.

“It would mean a lot,” Harden said when asked about potentially earning another all-star nod. “I think it would be my 10th or 11. Just being one of the 24 best players in this league –I feel I deserve it. But I don’t want to campaign for myself. I just go out there, put in the work and that’s what it is. “

Harden emphasized that team success is his primary focus: “We are, what, top five or top six (in the position)? (Norm) Shooting the ball on a tall clip, which leads our team in the scoring. Someone has to make it. We have put the work in and put ourselves in a really good position. But it’s out of our control. For us I think we are just focused on continuing to rack because We have a greater goal than all-star-game. “

Harden has been productive this season, on average 21.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.4 steal per Battle of 39.7% shooting from the track and 34.4% from three-point range. He is one of only three players in the Western conference on average at least 20 points, five rebounds and eight assists per day. Match.

Powell’s case for choosing all-star

Norman Powell has been just as effective and shown his offensive firepower. Powell average 23.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.3 stealing and 3.5 made three-pointers per Battle of 49% shooting from the track and 43.1% from beyond the arch. He has scored 20+ points in 28 of the 37 games he has played this NBA season.

“I think I’ve played at an all-star level all season,” Powell told clutch places. “Honestly, I don’t like talking about myself but numbers don’t lie– Where I am on what I average, what I do everywhere and the efficiency that I play with. I see myself as an all-star, I want to be an all-star and i think i’m. “

When the rocks continue to climb in the position, Performances of Harden and Powell remain central. Whether both players earn All-Star nods, their influence on Clippers’ success this season is undeniable.