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Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be so electrified by a basketball player’s performance that the air in your lungs momentarily forgets its purpose? That, my friends, was the palpable energy coursing through the veins of LA Clippers fans Monday night, as Kawhi Leonard didn’t just play basketball, he redefined it.

I’ve seen my share of brilliant performances over my years writing about these hardwood gods, but few have left me with this bewildered mix of awe, surprise, and a chuckle. You see, when you’ve spent decades diving deep into the intricacies of the game, you tend to think, “Oh, I’ve seen him do that before…” But then, Kawhi Leonard strolls onto the court and casually drops 39 points on a 78.9 field goal percentage in the playoffs of all places, and suddenly, you’re scribbling in your notepad like it’s your first game watching a virtuoso.

Here’s the kicker: Leonard made history last night, joining an elite pantheon of NBA playoff legends such as Devin Booker, Dirk Nowitzki, Elton Brand, and Terry Porter, each in their season of reckoning, each with their own tale of stupefying efficiency. I never thought I’d see the name Kawhi nestled so comfortably in the same sentence with such luminaries, but there it is, bold as brass.

Now, let’s dive into the remarkable tapestry of this historic achievement, the resurgence of the Clippers, and the potential trembling it sends down the spine of the Western Conference opponents.

If you’re still yawning over the perpetual quest for greatness, may I whimsically suggest checking your pulse? Because the playoffs, my friends – especially when they feature moments of sheer magic like this – are where we leave the mundane behind, and dream of monumental sandlot potential realized on the grandest of stages. Here’s how Leonard’s masterpiece unfolded, and what it could herald for both the Clippers and the rest of the NBA.

Los Angeles Clippers fans expected to see Kawhi Leonard have a good game on Monday night, but few expected him to play this well.

When the final buzzer sounded, Leonard had posted 39 points, three rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block against the Denver Nuggets, giving his team a much-needed win.

According to NBA.com/Stats, Leonard shot all of that on a 78.9 field goal percentage.

That makes him the fifth player in NBA playoff history to score 39+ points, on 78.9 percent or more.

He joins just Devin Booker, Dirk Nowitzki, Elton Brand, and Terry Porter.

Kawhi Leonard dropped 39 PTS on 78.9 FG% tonight!

He's the 5th player in NBA PLAYOFF HISTORY to score 39+ PTS on 78.9+ FG%

He joins:

Devin Booker (2023)
Dirk Nowitzki (2011)
Elton Brand (2006)
Terry Porter (1992) https://t.co/q3thl5w1rE pic.twitter.com/tdZoJn9qWE

— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) April 22, 2025

If this is the version of Leonard that the Clippers get for the remainder of the postseason, the rest of the NBA could be in serious trouble.

There were doubts about him and his Clippers throughout the season.

The fear was that he would once again fall short of expectations, mostly because of injuries.

It’s been a long time since he has been this healthy and impactful.

The Nuggets are a very tough opponent, so if the Clippers are able to get past them, that will send a huge message to the rest of the West.

People haven’t had to consistently battle Leonard in the playoffs for some time and so there are many players who aren’t prepared for just how difficult he can be.

He may not be scoring like this every night, but he is also surrounded by a team that is talented and ready to play hard.

The Clippers are more of a threat than they have been in years, and that’s because Leonard is back in a very big and historic way.

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