Because the Clippers aren't looking to just win this series. They're looking to win a championship, and they're not doing that without their best player, who hadn't played in more than three weeks because of a swollen right knee.
Leonard's sudden return shocked the Clippers' system. The team's offensive rhythm vanished. The Clippers made only 36.8% of their shots on Tuesday night, their lowest percentage of the season.
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