Kawhi Leonard scores 38 as Clippers hustle way to Game 1 win over the Suns
PHOENIX — For 36 minutes Sunday, Russell Westbrook struggled mightily to make a shot. By thwarting Phoenix’s last shot, the Clippers’ midseason addition more than made up for it. Amid a three-of-19 shooting night, Westbrook never hesitated when Kevin Durant’s long-armed defense denied an easy entry pass to Kawhi Leonard with 17 seconds left, backing down Phoenix’s Devin Booker in the post ...
by Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times
Apr 16, 2023
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PHOENIX — For 36 minutes Sunday, Russell Westbrook struggled mightily to make a shot.
By thwarting Phoenix’s last shot, the Clippers’ midseason addition more than made up for it.
Amid a three-of-19 shooting night, Westbrook never hesitated when Kevin Durant’s long-armed defense denied an easy entry pass to Kawhi Leonard with 17 seconds left, backing down Phoenix’s Devin Booker in the post before drawing a foul with 17 seconds to play. Walking to the free-throw line for the first time on the night, he made both to push the
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