Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers had high hopes for James Harden and another teammate to be selected for the NBA All-Star game. Los Angeles Clippers pulled off an impressive 127-117 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks,

The Athletic NBA Daily discuss what a healthy Kawhi Leonard could mean for the Los Angeles Clippers going forward.

SAN ANTONIO — Kawhi Leonard stood in his usual spot during starting lineup introductions with the LA Clippers on the road. The San Antonio Spurs’ public address announcer rattled off the names of the Clippers’ starters and got to Leonard last:

Kawhi Leoanrd made sure to correct the reporter after the Clippers gamewhen she mentioned his 27 points as a career high.

Kawhi Leonard is back, and even though he's still rounding into form, his return has been transformative for the Los Angeles Clippers. It's been a small sample size, but early signs indicate the presence of the two-time Finals MVP entrenches the team among the Western Conference elites.

The Los Angeles Clippers have had a strong season thanks to James Harden and Norman Powell. Kawhi Leonard hopes they're named NBA All-Stars.

James Harden and the LA Clippers have been one ... who has performed at an All-Star level in the absence of All-NBA forward, Kawhi Leonard, who missed the first 34 games of the season.

Leonard and Powell score 27 points each, Ivica Zubac adds 21 points and 22 rebounds in an intense battle with Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, and the Clippers rally for a 128-116 win.

Tyronn Lue acknowledges that reintegrating Kawhi Leonard, who now has a 28-minute restriction in four quarters, has made it challenging on establishing consistent lineups and effective

Kawhi Leonard: 27 pts, 6 rebs, 7 asts Norman Powell: 27 pts, 8 rebs Ivica Zubac: 21 pts, 22 rebs James Harden: 21 pts, 3 rebs, 12 asts, 3 stls

James Harden scored 17 of his 40 points in the third quarter and Norman Powell had 33 points in the Clippers' 127-117 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

“[James Harden] and [Norman Powell] closing out that game was special,” Kawhi Leonard said of watching his potential All-Star teammates lead the team to a win. “It was great, very speci