In a triumphant return from injury, Kawhi Leonard spearheaded the Los Angeles Clippers (20-12) to a 121-104 victory over the short-handed Miami Heat (19-14), marking their third consecutive win.
Leonard, who missed four games with a hip contusion, made a significant impact with 24 points, while Paul George contributed 23.
Norman Powell provided a substantial boost off the bench with 22 points, and James Harden delivered a solid performance with 15 points and 10 assists.
Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 21 points and 15 rebounds, while Kevin Love provided a significant impact off the bench with 17 points. Kyle Lowry returned after a brief absence due to a head contusion, contributing eight points.
Miami faced challenges with key players sidelined, including Jimmy Butler, Josh Richardson, and Caleb Martin.
