Kawhi Leonard scores 37 points as Toronto Raptors blow out Cleveland Cavaliers
Saturday 22 December 2018 07:46, UK
Kawhi Leonard scores 37 points as Eastern Conference leaders the Toronto Raptors cruised to a 126-110 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Leonard matched his season game-high points total despite taking just 16 shots thanks to his ultra-efficient offensive game and ability to get to the free-throw line. He made 12-of-16 field goals (2-of-4 from three-point land) and 11 of his 12 attempts from the charity stripe.
In the first half, Leonard used his strength to bully and drive his way to the Cavaliers' basket several times, absorbing contact from defenders before finding ways to finish. He also enjoyed an easy dunk after making a steal at his own end and outpacing the Cavs down the court.
That pattern continued after half-time as Leonard drive hard and scored despite being fouled to notch a three-point play before unleashing a deft spin move in the lane for another easy deuce.
Click the video at the top of the page to watch Kawhi's superb scoring performance against Cleveland
