The Los Angeles Clippers dominated the Atlanta Hawks 131-105 on Saturday night, marking a resounding victory in Kawhi Leonard’s season debut. Leonard, who had missed the first 34 games due to right knee recovery, contributed 12 points in 19 minutes of play.

Norman Powell was the game’s top scorer, recording 20 points. Ivica Zubac added a double-double with 18 points and 18 rebounds, helping the Clippers snap a two-game losing streak. Amir Coffey also shined off the bench, scoring 17 points in the win.

James Harden continued to show his playmaking abilities, dishing out 15 assists, with 13 of them coming in the first half. Harden also added 10 points.

The game saw a strong performance from Atlanta’s Trae Young, who led the Hawks with 20 points and 14 assists. De’Andre Hunter chipped in with 18 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Clippers’ explosive play. The Hawks have now lost three consecutive games after a four-game winning streak.

The Clippers took control of the game in the second quarter, breaking a close 36-35 lead into a commanding 27-4 run. Coffey scored nine of his points during that stretch, helping to push Los Angeles to a comfortable advantage.

Meanwhile, Terance Mann, who returned from a 10-game absence due to a broken finger, contributed 12 points in 16 minutes of play.

Atlanta struggled with injuries, with Jalen Johnson sitting out due to right shoulder soreness and Bogdan Bogdanovic also unavailable for injury management. Despite their efforts, the Hawks could not match the Clippers’ energy.

The Clippers shot 55.2% from the field and 36.1% from beyond the arc, while the Hawks were held to 43.2% shooting. With the victory, Los Angeles improved to 20-15 on the season, while Atlanta fell to a .500 record at 18-18.