Clippers star Kawhi Leonard expected a battle against the Denver Nuggets, and he's getting one as the first-round playoff series shifts back to Denver.

After a costly late turnover in Game 1, Leonard was nearly perfect on Monday with 39 points on 15-of-19 shooting.

For the past five seasons, Kawhi Leonard has barely been able to stay on the court during the playoffs due to some unfortunate injuries. Now, after years of wai