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DENVER, CO – JANUARY 12: Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers walks back to play defense against the Denver Nuggets after a change of possession during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 114-104 win on Sunday, January 12, 2020. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

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DENVER, CO – JANUARY 12: Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers walks back to play defense against the Denver Nuggets after a change of possession during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 114-104 win on Sunday, January 12, 2020. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
It has not been a good start to March for the Los Angeles Clippers as they continue to slide down the standings. Currently in the eighth spot in the Western Conference, the Clippers are on a five-game losing streak. The Golden State Warriors absolutely dismantled the Clippers in their last matchup on March 2, winning the game 115-91. However, fans noticed 23-year-old Warriors star getting the better of 2x champion Kawhi Leonard during an inbounds play.
In contrast to the Clippers, the Warriors have been on a tear recently. In the absence of franchise star Stephen Curry, the Warriors have won 5 games on the bounce. Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole deserve most of the credit for carrying the team to the 5th seed in the West. Furthermore, it seems the team is having fun again after a difficult start to the season.
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Jordan Poole and the Warriors having fun on the court
Golden State outscored the Clippers 70-35 in the second half of the game. Jordan Poole went off for 22 points just in the third quarter to rally the Warriors back into the game. However, one moment during the game caught fans’ attention.

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Mar 2, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) controls the ball as center Mason Plumlee (44) sets a screen against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
During an inbound play, as Leonard was guarding Poole, the 23-year-old decided to test The Klaw‘s reflexes on defense. He faked out Leonard to see his reaction and then laughed it off. The clip went viral on social media as fans found it hilarious.
One fan commented, ?Kawhi?s system glitched for a second.?
While another fan commented, ?Kawhi gonna recalibrate himself after the game. Flinch turn down to 0.?
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Here are a few more reactions from fans on Instagram.
?His software needs an update.?
?Kawhis programming prolly analyzed him as a threat from there on.?
?The reflexes are more impressive to me, he?s not allowing any easy cuts to the rim!?
?As a warrior Im afraid this video might cause us the season and 5th chip! Once Kawhi see this its over for us especially in Post season.?
While many fans brought back the ?robot? joke referring to Leonard, some gave props to his focus on defense.
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Kawhi Leonard couldn’t get the Clippers out of the rut
Kawhi Leonard is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year and is widely known for his defense. There is a reason why Leonard?s nickname is ?The Klaw.? His attention to detail on the defensive end is what makes him special.
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However, even after recording 2 steals and 2 blocks for the game, along with his 21-point performance, it wasn?t enough for the Clippers to get the upper hand over the Warriors. Poole ended the night with 34 points as the Warriors went home with the victory.
Let?s see what Golden State has in store as they take on the Los Angeles Lakers in their next matchup.
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