Kawhi Leonard just added another iconic moment to his resume, saving the Clippers in overtime against the Sacramento Kings. With 22 seconds left and the Clippers down by one, Leonard took matters into his own hands, driving into the lane and sinking a left-handed jump hook over several defenders. The shot bounced off the back iron, spun towards the front of the rim, and dropped in for the win.
This clutch performance is reminiscent of Leonard’s 2019 buzzer-beater against the Philadelphia 76ers, where he stunned the crowd with a corner fadeaway shot that bounced four times on the rim before dropping in.
The Horry Scale, which measures the degree of difficulty, game situation, importance, and celebration of a game-winning shot, would likely give Leonard’s shot a high rating. The shot was incredibly difficult, given the defense and the high-pressure situation. The game situation was critical, with the Clippers fighting for a postseason spot in the loaded Western Conference.
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