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Kawhi Leonard continues absurdly efficient postseason in Game 2 win

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It's early, but arguably no player has been better this postseason than Kawhi Leonard.

After setting a playoff-high with 32 points in Game 1, the Spurs small forward was even better Monday, finishing with 37 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists in San Antonio's 96-82 victory.

What's most impressive is how efficient Leonard's been, averaging 34.5 points on 71.4 percent shooting through San Antonio's opening two contests. Having taken just 28 shots, the two-time All-Star is now averaging 2.46 points per field-goal attempt.

As productive as Leonard's been from the floor, he's been even more efficient from the line, making all 28 of his free-throw attempts over the first two contests. After going perfect from the charity stripe Monday, the 25-year-old joined Paul Pierce and Dirk Nowitzki as the only players in postseason history to go 19-of-19 or better from the line in a playoff game.

After outscoring the Grizzlies by 43 points over their first two contests, Leonard and Co. will take a 2-0 lead into Memphis for their Game 3 matchup.

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