Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers squared off against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their first-round NBA playoff series at Ball Arena on Monday. As expected, Leonard started alongside James Harden, Norman Powell, Ivica Zubac and Kris Dunn.
Leonard came out firing, delivering a red-hot start in the first quarter with his offensive game in full flow. While Harden and Powell struggled to find their rhythm early, it was the veteran forward who carried the scoring load for the Clippers. The two-time NBA champion put on a clinic, particularly with his mid-range shooting and set the tone for LA’s offense.
Kawhi Leonard finished the quarter with 12 points, two rebounds, two assists and one block. He shot 5 of 5 from the floor, including 1 of 1 from beyond the arc in 8:29 minutes.
Atishay Jain is a sports aficionado and an avid follower of the NBA and WNBA, with a deep admiration for LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo. Currently, he serves as an Assistant Content Manager with Sportskeeda’s basketball team.
Atishay’s career spans both Indian and international sports coverage, with a keen interest in cricket, football, basketball, and tennis. His previous roles at News9Live and Sports Tak included live blogging, anchoring sports shows, and participating in debates.
A graduate in Journalism from the Center for Management Studies in Bengaluru, India, Atishay brings a wealth of experience and passion to his work in sports media.
