Kawhi Leonard scores 45 points in the Clippers' 153-128 romp over the Timberwolves

Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 153-128 on Wednesday night, moving above .500 with their third straight victory and sixth in seven games. Eighth in the Western Conference at 33-32 after opening 6-21, the Clippers had their highest points total of the season. Leonard was 15 of 20 from the the field, 6 of 9 on 3s and made 9 of 10 free throws.