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Kawhi Leonard’s 55-point explosion sets historic firsts

The LA Clippers star dropped a masterpiece that is now in the NBA record books.

Kawhi Leonard recorded a masterful offensive and defensive performance to lead the Los Angeles Clippers' 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard

MIN: 33.69

PTS: 26.15 (59.47%)

REB: 6.25

As: 3.45

ST: 1.95

BL: 0.45

TO: 2.05

GM: 20

The superstar forward erupted for a career night, dropping 55 points with 11 rebounds, five steals and three blocks in 39 minutes of play.

He reached the 51-point mark in just three quarters, wherein he scored 26 points in the third period.

His 55-point display tied James Harden's mark in the Clippers' single-game franchise scoring record.

As such, he achieved several other key feats upon the mind-blowing statistics he etched this weekend for the Clippers.

With the victory, the Clippers (10-21) are now riding a sizzling four-game win skid. Leonard and LA will aim to maintain their momentum on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings.

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