Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James discussed facing LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard in Sunday’s 116-102 loss. After head coach JJ Redick revealed what was ‘okay’ about losing, James addressed the opportunity he was granted to face off against one of the best.

The injury-prone star got to his mid-range spots and made several trademark fadeaway shots — a sign of him potentially returning to full fitness.

After executing a sharp dribble move, Kawhi Leonard caused Austin Reaves to lose his balance and calmly drained a mid-range shot.

Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 116-102.

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard reacts candidly after hitting 14,000 career points, sharing raw emotions on his latest NBA milestone.

Clippers are holding Kawhi Leonard out on front end of back-to-back tomorrow vs Celtics, and Ivica Zubac (eye) also is not ready to return. All of James Harden, Norman Powell, Kris

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The Lakers are currently 8-11 on the road with a point differential of -2, while the Clippers have an 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.

On Sunday evening, the LA Clippers are playing the Los Angeles Lakers (at home). During the first half, Kawhi Leonard had a big move on Austin Reaves that got a lot of views on social media.

Kawhi Leonard is in no rush ... he's going to be really good." Leonard didn't play at Denver last week after wildfires broke out in the Los Angeles area. He left the team to return to his family.

The Clippers got the best of the Lakers on Sunday, picking up a 14-point home win to extend their winning streak to four games. Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Norman Powell, and Ivica Zubac each dropped 19+ points apiece, while Zubac and Harden both notched double-doubles.