NBA Roundup: Leonard posts first triple-double as Westbrook stars for Rockets

Kawhi Leonard led the Los Angeles Clippers past the Miami Heat in the NBA on Friday, while Houston Rockets edged past Minnesota Timberwolves.

Published : Jan 25, 2020 13:40 IST

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard.
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard.
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Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard.

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard posted his first career triple-double in the NBA, while Russell Westbrook starred for the Houston Rockets on Friday. Leonard's 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists helped the Clippers overcome the Miami Heat 122-117.

Montrezl Harrell (15 points and 11 rebounds) and JaMychal Green (14 and 10) had double-doubles. Jimmy Butler was unable to lift Miami to a victory, finishing with 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists while going six-of-15 from the field.

Westbrook's 45 points, 10 assists and six rebounds saw the Rockets past the Minnesota Timberwolves 131-124. Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 30 points and 12 rebounds for Minnesota.

 

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