Kawhi Leonard and Paul George returned for the Clippers on Monday night, with the former hitting a game-winning jumper to lift Los Angeles past the host Charlotte Hornets, 119-117.
Leonard, who had missed the previous six games due to a sprained right ankle, scored 16 points overall, none bigger than an 18-foot jumper that put the Clips ahead for good with 1.4 seconds left.
George, who had missed seven consecutive games because of a right hamstring strain, had a team-high 19 points to go with seven assists.
The Clippers also welcomed back guard Luke Kennard, who missed nine straight games with a strained right calf and had nine points.
Guard Norman Powell remained out with a left groin strain.
Leonard and George participated in practice on Friday and appeared close to returning on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings. But they were ruled out before that game.
Entering Monday, Clippers coach Ty Lue had Leonard and George on the court together in only four games this season for a total of 65 minutes. The Clippers were plus-38 with their two stars on the court together, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.
