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How the Spurs’ offense helped Kawhi Leonard to a career night

The San Antonio Spurs used supreme ball movement and incredible shot making by Kawhi Leonard to beat the Miami Heat in a crucial Game 3.

by Coach Nick
Andy Lyons

On 10-of-13 shooting, Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 29 points in the San Antonio Spurs' Game 3 victory against the Miami Heat, but it was pushes in transition and patience thereafter that allowed him to get solid looks. The Spurs also had a strong showing defensively against Miami.

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