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Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO — Ty Lue was impressed by Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Paul George who played their best game together and opens his postgame conference with optimism about the LA Clippers’ future direction. The Clippers secured a 131-117 win over the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center after rebounding from their worst loss of the season.
“That’s what it should look like, guys,” Lue said. “… That’s what it should look like right there. Now we got to duplicate it again and again and again.”
Harden, who displayed unusually high levels of aggression, scoring 17 of his season-high 26 in the first quarter, emphasized his desire to prove himself. Harden’s performance was met with praise from Lue, who believes that Harden can sustain this level of gameplay consistently.
Leonard showcased his best two-way game of the season, accumulating 34 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks while George added 19 points and seven assists. While the Clippers were successful on the court, the sight of Norman Powell limping out of the arena due to a foul was a cause for concern, leaving Powell’s return to be reevaluated. Nonetheless, with Leonard remaining healthy and performing at an optimal level, the Clippers’ future outlook seems promising.
“I mean, it was years trying to get through that wall,” Leonard said, addressing his previous knee issues and surgeries. “Now I feel good coming out of games and I don’t feel anything. So just want to keep going and that’s my goal is just to stay healthy and the rest will play itself out.”
