While the Nets came out swinging against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, they lost control of the game in the second quarter and were ultimately blown out, 132-100, at Barclays Center. Brooklyn suffered its sixth straight loss and fell to 23-51 with eight games left.

Kawhi just opened his mouth. Someone go hand him an ESPY right now. (NOTE: Stop referencing someone who got bodied in a rap beef, dude.)

As a rookie with the San Antonio Spurs, Kawhi was groomed under the guidance of Coach Gregg Popovich, who implemented a defensive strategy akin to that of former Spurs player Bruce Bowen. This early emphasis on defense allowed Leonard to hone his skills and build a reputation as a formidable defender, quickly becoming a key piece of the franchise.

INGLEWOOD, CA — Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, and the Los Angeles Clippers came into Tuesday night’s game having won six of their last seven. None of the teams they’d faced, however, were of the caliber of the Cleveland Cavaliers,

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Clippers delivered a stunning 132-119 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the best team in the NBA, marking their second consecutive loss. This game, held at the Intuit Dome, showcased not only a close contest but also highlighted some incredible individual performances.

"The reason I'm not sold on the Clippers is because I'm just looking at my watch and just looking at the dates in the calendar and I'm just waiting for Kawhi Leonard to get hurt," Stephen A. said. "I know that come playoff time, he's not gonna be available."

James Harden has 30 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard adds 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Clippers win for the eighth time in nine games, 128-108.

The LA Clippers took down the New York Knicks on Wednesday night in Madison Square Garden. The Clippers have now won nine of their last 11 games to move to 41-3