Mar 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates with teammates after making the game-winning shot in overtime as Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie watches at the Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Kawhi Leonard has had a rollercoaster 2024-25 campaign by missing the first 34 games of the season due to injury and has struggled to get back to himself since. The two-time Finals MVP and six-time NBA All-Star is a proven winner in this league, but injuries have held him back severely.
On Sunday, the Clippers took down the Sacramento Kings, all because Leonard turned back the clock and hit a Kawhi-esque buzzer-beating game-winner in overtime.
The Clippers and Kings had a wild back-and-forth finish in both regulation and overtime, but Leonard's shot at the buzzer ultimately gave LA the edge on their home court.
Following the game, Leonard bluntly spoke on his buzzer-beater, not giving himself as much credit as many other NBA stars would.
"Just grateful we got the win," Leonard said. "Happy the ball went in. That’s it, really."
> Kawhi Leonard on what went through his mind after hitting a game winner:
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> “Just grateful we got the win. Happy the ball went in. That’s it, really.” [pic.twitter.com/Qodp4nwtYt](https://t.co/Qodp4nwtYt)