The Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday reassigned John Leonard to the Grand Rapids Griffins, an indication that James van Riemsdyk is ready to return after missing two games with a lower-body injury.

The Los Angeles Clippers have given themselves a chance by winning five straight games to improve to 11-21 for the season. They have closed the gap between themselves and the tenth-seeded Blazers to 2.5 games, and should have a chance to climb further up the Western Conference standings.

Kawhi Leonard opened the new year with a dominant 45-point performance as the surging Clippers extended their winning streak, highlighting a remarkable turnaround after an uneven start to the season.

Kawhi Leonard anotó 33 puntos y los Clippers de Los Ángeles extendieron su racha ganadora a cinco partidos, la mejor que han tenido en la temporada, al triturar el martes 131-90 a los Kings de Sacramento.

Just when everyone thought the Los Angeles Clippers' season was over, Kawhi Leonard has emerged as their savior. The 34-year-old superstar has hit his stride over the last few weeks, putting the Clippers on his back to carry them to four straight wins to improve to 10-21 for the season.