Kawhi Leonard's absence due to injury was keenly felt by the Los Angeles Clippers as they suffered a demoralizing 123-93 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5.
The LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks face off in a crucial Game 5 tonight where both team's best players aren't 100%. Unfortunately for the Clippers, their best player will be far more injured.
On Sunday night, the LA Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 116-111 in a barnburner on national TV in primetime. Their victory evened the series at 2-2.
Los Angeles Clippers coach Tryonn Lue confirmed that Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will miss Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Dallas Mavericks as both teams are engaged in a 2-2 series tie in their NBA playoff series.
Kawhi Leonard’s status for Game 5 of his Los Angeles Clippers’ Western Conference first round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks has been revealed.
Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Wednesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series versus the visiting Dallas Mavericks due to inflammation in his right knee.
The Clippers won’t have Kawhi Leonard available when they take the court for Game 5 of their series vs. the Mavericks on Wednesday.
The Clippers have had to make a tough decision on Kawhi Leonard amid his health issues.
The Dallas Mavericks seem to have more trouble dealing with the Los Angeles Clippers when the latter’s best player is sidelined. Just take for example the Mavs’ Game 4 116-111 loss to the Clips at home on Sunday despite Los Angeles missing the services of Kawhi Leonard.
After suiting up for the Los Angeles Clippers for Games 2 and 3, Kawhi Leonard was unable to play on Sunday in Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks. The six-time All-Star was ruled out due to inflammation in his surgically repaired knee, which was also the culprit behind his Game 1 absence.
The Los Angeles Clippers have confirmed that Kawhi Leonard, their key player, will miss an indefinite period due to ongoing issues with right knee inflammation despite the urgent need to compete in the NBA playoffs.
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was ruled out of Game 4 vs. the Mavericks on Sunday and head of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said he doesn’t know when Leonard will be back.
Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series versus the Dallas Mavericks due to inflammation in his right knee.
The Clippers are currently trailing the Mavericks 2-1, and missing their best player for possibly the duration of the remaining games certainly does not bode well for their overall chances.
If the Clippers lose on Sunday against the Mavericks, they will be down 3-1 and one loss away from elimination.
Because of ongoing knee inflammation, the LA Clippers have listed Kawhi Leonard as questionable for Sunday’s Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks as they try to avoid a worsening outlook in their NBA playoff run.
Kawhi Leonard hasn't resembled his usual dominant self since returning from his knee inflammation.
Leonard and George combined for 16 points on 7-of-18 shooting.
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is on the verge of making his return to the court.
The Clippers star's immediate future is now much clearer.
Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue has revealed that All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has officially been ruled out for the first game of L.A.’s first round playoff series against the Mavericks.
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