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LOS ANGELES, USA – Kawhi Leonard finished off a dunk in the final seconds of overtime, capping a career high 41-point performance as the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-115 on Saturday, January 21 (Sunday Manila time).
“I am in a groove,” Leonard said. “My players are getting me the ball in the right spots. I am just trying to win.”
LeBron James tied up Leonard for a jump ball with 13 seconds left and Cleveland behind by 3 points. James won the tip, but the ball started to go out of bounds when Kevin Love saved it. But his no-look toss behind his back went straight to a surprised Leonard who sprinted to the other end for a dunk and the clinching basket with 4 seconds left.
The Cavaliers had a chance to send it to double overtime but Love missed a 3-point attempt from the corner at the buzzer.
Love shot just 3-of-11 from the 3-point line Saturday.
Leonard surpassed 30 points for the sixth straight game, while LaMarcus Aldridge scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the short-handed Spurs.
David Lee scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds while starting in place of injured Pau Gasol. Tony Parker also missed the game with an ankle injury.
James and Kyrie Irving each scored 29 points and Love had 13 points and 11 rebounds for Cleveland. Tristan Thompson had 14 points and 12 rebounds.
James’ deep 3-pointer from 30 feet away with 34 seconds left in regulation tied the game 107-107.
Leonard had the job of guarding James most of the night.
“He is a great player. It is always fun playing against a guy like him, who is going to compete on every possession,” Leonard said. – Rappler.com
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