“Deada*s smacked the ground” – Kawhi Leonard loses mind at Russell Westbrook’s AWFUL game-winner attempt, sends NBA fans into frenzy

Russell Westbrook's missed game-tying shot had Kawhi Leonard sinking to the ground in visible disappointment.

“Deada*s smacked the ground” – Kawhi Leonard loses mind at Russell Westbrook’s AWFUL game-winner attempt, sends NBA fans into frenzy

Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook (Credits: ESPN and SI)

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Utah Jazz had an intense showdown in a closely contested matchup. Both teams gave it their all, and the game remained highly competitive throughout. Ultimately, the Jazz emerged victorious, securing a hard-fought 120-118 win over the Clippers.

The Clippers demonstrated their resilience by staying in the game until the final moments. Despite trailing the Jazz 63-54 in the first half, they mounted a comeback, bringing the score to 120-118 with just 21 seconds left on the clock. The fate of the game hinged on Russell Westbrook‘s shoulders. With only 3 seconds remaining, Westbrook attempted a critical mid-range shot, but unfortunately, it fell short, sealing the victory for the Jazz.

As Westbrook took the crucial shot, Kawhi Leonard fell to the ground in what appeared to be a moment of disappointment, symbolizing the unfortunate turn of events for the Clippers.

The Clippers might benefit from devising a more reliable late-game strategy moving forward. A few wiser decisions in the closing moments could have secured a victory for them. With the season progressing, there’s hope for the Clippers to improve and fine-tune their approach. For now, all fans can do is patiently await the team’s progress and watch how they develop.

NBA fans react to Kawhi Leonard dropping to the floor as Westbrook puts up the shot

What amused many NBA fans was the fact that Leonard sunk to the floor almost immediately when Westbrook put up the shot in an attempt to tie up the game.

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Kawhi Leonard (Ben Margot/AP)

They took to Twitter to share their reactions. One fan commented, “N**ga deada*s smacked the ground”. Here’s what the others had to say:

https://twitter.com/28ClubShon/status/1718126124671066249
https://twitter.com/yungfelakut1/status/1718147796543607204

The Clippers may be banking on Westbrook finding his rhythm as the season unfolds, making those tough shots more consistent. His ability to improve remains uncertain, but it will be intriguing to see how much progress he can make.

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