Leonard Scores 38 to Lead Clippers Past Durant, Suns 115–110

Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers puts up a shot over Torrey Craig (0) of the Phoenix Suns during the first half Game One of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Footprint Center in Phoenix on April 16, 2023. Christian Petersen/Getty Images

PHOENIX—Kawhi Leonard had a great shooting night while Russell Westbrook had a horrible one.

Both players nonetheless had a huge impact for the Los Angeles Clippers in their 115–110 win over the Phoenix Suns in the teams’ Western Conference playoff series opener on Sunday, April 16.