Leonard equals Clippers record in win over Pistons

Kawhi Leonard tied the Los Angeles Clippers record for most points in a game by helping his team beat the Detroit Pistons 112-99.

His 55-point haul is also a career high for the 34-year-old, matching the Clippers record set last month by teammate James Harden.

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Harden added 28 points against the Pistons while Nicolas Batum scored 12 to secure the Clippers’ fourth straight win, their best streak of the season.

Elsewhere, Luka Doncic and LeBron James helped the Los Angeles Lakers end their three-game losing streak with a 125-101 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Doncic hit five 3-pointers on his way to 34 points while James added 24 points before exiting the game midway through the fourth quarter with a back injury.

The 40-year-old collided with Kings guard DeMar DeRozan and was forced to leave the court with 5:43 remaining.

There were also wins for the Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards and Portland Trailblazers on Sunday.

Oklahoma continues to lead the Western Conference with the City Thunder defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 129-104.