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The LA Clippers will take on the Dallas Mavericks tonight at the Intuit Dome. Having won four of its last five games, the Clippers are on a roll lately. The Clippers' success largely depends on how Small Forward Kawhi Leonard will fare in the game. Leonard has been exceptional lately and the Clippers are reaping the results for it. He will be expected to showcase the same brilliance tonight, should he play. To know whether he will or not, one must have to refer to the Clippers injury report. So, let's do just that and end the suspense.
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Kawhi Leonard Injury Report
Kawhi Leonard is not listed in the injury report released by the Clippers ahead of the game against the Mavericks. Thus, he will be expected to start tonight.
As it is a crucial juncture in the season, the Clippers cannot afford to incur any losses. The team is afloat with a 44-32 record and would be required to get the job done against the Mavericks tonight, who have picked up following the return of Anthony Davis to the team.
Leonard has been averaging 20.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this season, which highlights his importance in the squad.
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LA Clippers Injury Report
While Kawhi Leonard is free from any injury concerns this time, the Clippers however are not completely devoid of the issue. Amir Coffey (Knee), Seth Lundy (Ankle), Ben Simmons (Knee), and Jordan Miller (Hamstring) will miss out on tonight's game due to their respective injuries.
As for the Mavericks, the injury list is much bigger.
- Caleb Martin: Probable due to a hip injury
- Anthony Davis: Questionable due to adductor injury
- Dereck Lively II: Out due to an ankle injury
- Dante Exum: Out due to fracture on the left hand
- Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Out due to wrist surgery
- Kyrie Irving: Out due to ACL
If both teams enter with a full-strength side, then an intriguing battle will transpire. With all to look forward to let's see who comes out on top in this one.
