The Clippers aren't a scrappy underdog now. They're in the top six in the West, with a host of teams trying to chase them down.

Leonard recorded 25 points (9-22 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 32 minutes during Thursday's 116-110 loss to the Bucks. Leonard posted his second consecutive contest with 25 points and at least two steals,

The LA Clippers came out of the All-Star break looking like a team capable of making some noise in the playoffs. They were on a three-game winning streak, just