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Clippers Surge After Slow Start, Leonard Questions Title Chances

2/21/2026

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The Los Angeles Clippers, led by Tyronn Lue, the head coach, have shifted toward winning after a 6-21 start, improving to a 27-29 record and winning 21 of their last 29 games.
Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points in a recent loss.
Leonard has missed time due to an ankle injury.
Leonard expressed doubts about the team's championship potential, saying they are no longer contenders.
The Clippers restructured their roster by trading James Harden and Ivica Zubac.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Clippers, led by Tyronn Lue, the head coach, have shifted toward winning after a 6-21 start, improving to a 27-29 record and winning 21 of their last 29 games.
Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points in a recent loss.
Leonard has missed time due to an ankle injury.
Leonard expressed doubts about the team's championship potential, saying they are no longer contenders.
The Clippers restructured their roster by trading James Harden and Ivica Zubac.