Already without Russell Westbrook, the Clippers could be down two more stars due to injuries.
The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard looks to pass during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Los Angeles. The wheels haven’t come off, but fissures have begun to appear in the health of the two of the players driving the Clippers this season.
left during the first half of Tuesday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with thoracic spasms Leonard and Harden have been counted on heavily this season and are vital to the Clippers’ playoff hopes. Leonard, who played just 52 games the previous two seasons, has already played in 58 this season.But after going through the morning shootaround and pregame warm-ups, his back didn’t loosen up and he left the arena during the second quarter. He played 12 minutes, posting six points, two rebounds and two assists before heading out.
How does an extended absence by Leonard affect the Clippers with a month left in the regular season? He currently leads the team in scoring at 23.7 points per game, is second in rebounding third in assists and first in steals .“ another scorer, another playmaker, another defender, another decision-maker and just another leader on the floor, a voice,” Goerge said. “So, it’s a lot when you’re trying to fill in and make up for the absence of Kawhi. But you got to pick up the pieces where you can.
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