Kawhi Leonard, Clippers struggle again in Game 3 loss to the Mavericks
LA TimesClippers forward Kawhi Leonard, trying to drive past Mavericks forward P.J. Leonard was listed as questionable because of right knee inflammation for Game 3, and though he started Friday night, he rarely looked sharp during the Clippers’ 101-90 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Leonard said his knee “just didn’t respond the way we wanted” after he played in Game 2 on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. “Time will tell, but we’re doing all the right things.” Leonard missed the last eight regular-season games and the first playoff game. We got to be better down the stretch when it comes to that.” Leonard played almost 10 minutes in the first half, sitting for long stretches, not entering the game to start the second quarter when the Clippers played small and didn’t have George available because of foul trouble.