LeBron James wasn’t going to let that one slide easily. Following the Lakers’ 106-102 victory Friday night, the 21-time All-Star and four-time MVP took to Instagram to show his frustration toward a controversial late-game foul overturned at his expense.

Kawhi Leonard had 17 points and eight rebounds after missing back-to-back games because of a sore left foot. Amir Coffey scored 20, and the Clippers got back to winning after losing three in a row. Derrick Jones Jr.

Harden makes seven 3-pointers and scores nearly all of his 30 points after halftime, and Kawhi Leonard returns to the lineup with 17 points in a 122-117 road win.

With Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell and Ben Simmons unavailable, the Clippers don’t have enough firepower to keep up with Cade Cunningham (32 points) and Detroit in a 106-97 defeat.

Detroit breaks a 10-game losing streak to the Clippers, who were again without Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell, with its seventh consecutive victory.

James Harden has 31 points and 11 assists but it's not enough against Indiana on Sunday with Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell sidelined.

The Clippers aren't a scrappy underdog now. They're in the top six in the West, with a host of teams trying to chase them down.

Without Kawhi Leonard or Norman Powell, James Harden tallies 31 points and 11 assists, while Ivica Zubac adds 22 points in 129-111 loss to Indiana.

Strong showing in return

Leonard has consistently sat out one leg of the Clippers' back-to-backs this season, so he will likely miss either Sunday's or Monday's contest. If Leonard is downgraded to out against Indiana, Derrick Jones should receive increased playing time.

Leonard recorded 25 points (9-22 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 32 minutes during Thursday's 116-110 loss to the Bucks. Leonard posted his second consecutive contest with 25 points and at least two steals,

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard returned against the Chicago Bulls after the previous two games because of a sore left foot. Getting the six-time All-Star back in the lineup was a big lift for a team that had dropped three straight.