Kawhi Leonard Postgame Interview Lakers vs Clippers 10/22/2019 NBA Season 2019-20

Lakers vs. Clippers score: Live updates, game stats, highlights, NBA coverage for opening night The NBA season got underway with an exciting matchup in Los Angeles Los Angeles may always be a Lakers town, but on Tuesday night, the Clippers staked their claim with a 112-102 win on opening night. It was only the first game of the season, but this was a statement for the Clippers after both teams launched themselves into the ranks of title contenders with busy summers. After leading the Raptors to their first championship in franchise history last season, Kawhi Leonard picked up right where he left off, pouring in 30 points on 10-of-19 shooting to lead all scorers. He added five rebounds, six assists and two blocks in a strong debut for his new club. On the other side, Anthony Davis got off to a great start, but faltered in the second half. He finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds, but needed 21 shots to get there, and had a tough time dealing with the physicality of the Clippers' defense. Likewise, LeBron James struggled in the second half, and finished with 18 points on 7-of-19 shooting, while also adding nine rebounds and eight assists. Los Angeles Clippers defeat Los Angeles Lakers as Kawhi Leonard stars for his new team on NBA opening day LeBron James and his Lakers got out to a hot start and had a big game from Anthony Davis, but it was Kawhi Leonard who had a dream debut for the Clippers in what turned into an epic battle of Los Angeles. Leonard finished with 30 points, six rebounds, and five assists in his first game for the Clippers, who picked up the 112-102 win in Staples Center. He wasn’t alone, because it was the Clippers’ depth that got them through; Lou Williams coming off the bench for 21 points and seven assists, while Montrezl Harrell had 17 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. The Lakers showed flashes, but didn’t have the consistency to stay with their hometown rivals down the stretch. In his first game as a Laker, Davis had 25 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, while James finished with 18 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. Danny Green led the scoring effort for the Lakers with 28 points, including 7-of-9 from downtown. In the first game of the new regular season, the defending champions Toronto Raptors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 130-122 in overtime. Fred VanVleet scored a career-high 34 points while Pascal Siakam fouled out with 34 points and 18 rebounds. Kyle Lowry scored 22 points, including a pair of free throws that put Toronto in the lead for good and Serge Ibaka had 13 off the bench. The Raptors won their seventh straight season opener and posted their eighth win in nine meetings with the Pelicans. Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday tied it at 122-all by making a pair of free throws with 2:23 min left in overtime. Lowry answered with his foul shots, VanVleet hit a corner three-pointer and Lowry also connected from long range to cap a decisive 8-0 run. Brandon Ingram scored 22 points and Josh Hart had 15 points and 10 rebounds for New Orleans, who began the season without No.1 draft pick Zion Williamson after he underwent knee surgery. JJ Redick scored 16 points, Nicolo Melli had 14 and Holiday added 13 for the Pelicans. https://www.foxsports.com.au/basketba... https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/la...