Leonard went for 31 points (9-17 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 10-14 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block over 39 minutes in Friday’s 100-96 Game 3 victory over the Thunder.

The All-Star forward was not only outstanding while leading the team in scoring, but his key offensive rebound off a LaMarcus Aldridge miss led to two key free throws by Tony Parker with 18 seconds remaining that effectively sealed the victory. Leonard’s point total was his highest of the series to date, and second in the postseason only to his 32-point effort against the Grizzlies in Game 3 of the Spurs’ first-round series. He’s averaging 23.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals through the first three games of the semifinal round.