Starting 5: Kawhi’s 45 keeps LA on tear, Philly finding its stride, Prime doubleheader awaits tonight
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Key Points:
- Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points, including 20 in the 4th quarter, leading the Clippers to their sixth straight win and maintaining his streak of high scoring, averaging 39 points over the last six games.
- The Philadelphia 76ers, with Tyrese Maxey scoring 34 points and solid contributions from VJ Edgecombe and Joel Embiid, secured a 123-108 win over the Mavericks, showing improved team chemistry.
- In other games, the Miami Heat won their fourth straight against the Pistons, the Rockets continued their winning streak led by Kevin Durant, and the Celtics rallied in the 4th quarter to beat the Kings.
- Tonight's Prime doubleheader features the Thunder aiming for a historic
