11 months, 2 weeks ago

Without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers handle Mavericks in Game 1

Clippers guard James Harden celebrates with Paul George after scoring against the Mavericks in Game 1 on Sunday. The inflammation in Kawhi Leonard’s right knee kept him out of the Clippers’ playoff opener against the Dallas Mavericks. And so Paul George, James Harden and the rest of Clippers coach Tyronn Lue’s group had to press forward without their best player. Clippers Hernández: Missing Kawhi Leonard almost cost Clippers in Game 1 The Clippers hang on for a Game 1 victory over Dallas on Sunday, but their title aspirations would be lifted if Kawhi Leonard returns to the court. We’re just taking it day by day.” Leonard wasn’t able to do any contact work last week when the Clippers prepared for the Mavericks with four days of practice.

LA Times

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