The Los Angeles Lakers meeting with the L.A. Clippers marked another meeting between LeBron James and one of his greatest rivals, Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers star only recently debuted this season with this being his fifth game of the year and both he and LeBron delivered.

Now 4-1 since welcoming Kawhi Leonard back, the Clippers are 24-17 overall. This ranks fifth in the West, and 1.5 games above the sixth seed Lakers. Leonard finished with 19 points in 24 minutes on Sunday,

Kawhi Leonard has been all about winning in his long career in the NBA. Here are 10 facts that make the Los Angeles Clippers star so unique.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James discussed facing LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard in Sunday’s 116-102 loss. After head coach JJ Redick revealed what was ‘okay’ about losing, James addressed the opportunity he was granted to face off against one of the best.

Kawhi Leonard downplays the significance of the first-ever Clippers-Lakers battle at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.

Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 116-102.

Jan 19, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half at Intuit Dome ...

The Los Angeles Clippers have had a strong season thanks to James Harden and Norman Powell. Kawhi Leonard hopes they're named NBA All-Stars.

The Knicks have won three in a row. They scored 143 points in a blowout win against the Kings. Four Knicks players scored 20-plus points. New York has one of the league's best starting lineups, but the bench is filled with questionable players.

With the NBA All-Star game approaching, here's a look at the teams most likely to win this year's championship based on their current odds.

The Lakers and Clippers have moved into the top 10 of the NBA power rankings and are beginning to look like true contenders.

Nevertheless, the 6'8" forward's shooting percentage from the field (47.3 percent) is actually better than "The Beard's" (44.0 percent). Furthermore, Martin particularly emphasized Pippen's adaptability.