Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, is defended by Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA: Norman Powell Helps Los Angeles Clippers Thump Atlanta Hawks 131-105
Norman Powell scored 20 points, Kawhi Leonard added 12 in his first game of the season and the Los Angeles Clippers rolled to a 131-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA on Sunday (January 5, 2025). Leonard, who missed the Clippers’ first 34 games with what the team described as right knee injury recovery, played 19 minutes. He was 4 of 11 from the floor, including three 3-pointers, along with three rebounds and one assist. Ivica Zubac had 18 points and 18 rebounds as the Clippers snapped a two-game losing streak. Amir Coffey had 17 points. Trae Young led Atlanta with 20 points and 14 assists.
NBA 2024-25: Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Clippers guard Terance Mann (14) makes a pass
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Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann (14) makes a pass around Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Hawks center Clint Capela (15) defends a shot by Clippers center Ivica Zubac
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Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) defends a shot by Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, is defended by Atlanta Hawks forward
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, is defended by Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Clippers guard Kris Dunn, left, drives past Hawks guard Trae Young
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Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn, left, drives past Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher dunks
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Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter is defended by Clippers guard James Harden
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Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter is defended by Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Hawks guard Trae Young, left, is defended by Clippers guard Norman Powell
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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, left, is defended by Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
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