ORLANDO, Fla. – Curious how sharp Kawhi Leonard and Paul George would be in their first games back following five-day layoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers didn’t have to wait long for answers Friday night.
The superstar forwards combined for 35 first-quarter points and both delivered thunderous dunks over Orlando players later in the first half in the Clippers’ 116-90 victory over the Magic.
George had 26 points, nine rebounds and five assists, and Leonard added 24 points after they missed two games because of NBA contact tracing protocols.
George attacked the rim and soared high over center Nikola Vucevic for a dynamic dunk in the first quarter. Leonard beat Aaron Gordon off the dribble in the second period and jammed to bring his teammates