Clippers teammate James Harden probably summed up Kawhi Leonard's storied night best.

After a win on Tuesday helped Los Angeles tie the playoff series with the Nuggets, Harden had this to say about Leonard:

"It feels like he didn't concede a single ball."

That's how this all-time great player performs. For the sake of statistical honesty, Leonard did concede four balls. He shot 15-for-0, and these weren't easy shots.

Leonard scored 39 points with his impressive interference shots and physical impact on the basket.

At his peak, one of the most impressive in NBA history, Leonard seemed to be able to go wherever he wanted and throw any shot he wanted. That's what Tuesday's game did.

The second half of his career, hampered by injuries, breaks and mysterious absences, is ushering in a new chapter as a player rediscovers the power of his power.

"I'm glad I can move again," Leonard told reporters after the game.

The rest of the basketball world is also excited to appreciate his talent (probably not the Nuggets).

Leonard's output, 9 points, and 0.0% shooting from the field, is only the fifth time in NBA playoff history that there has been such an efficient and high-scoring game.

According to NBA data, the first four came from Terry Porter (2023 years), Elton Brand (0 years), Dirk Nowitzki (0 years) and Devin Booker (0 years).

Leonard really wrote about his historic greatness and reminded people how great his game was.

There was a time when Leonard had a good reason to be the best player on the planet. That era feels like a long time has passed, but Tuesday's game was the most complete retro performance Leonard could present.

He hit an incredible, angled, three-man distracted long-range jumper as the buzzer sounded at halftime, giving the Clippers a three-point advantage into the half, which ultimately became the final score gap.

Kawai is still young, and with that, the Clippers have plenty of momentum. One of the greatest talents in NBA history is back in his prime again.