Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report: Will star player Kawhi Leonard start against Dallas Mavericks?

The Los Angeles Clippers will welcome Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, April 5 at the Intuit Dome.

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Los Angeles Clippers will take on Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, April 5.

Kawhi Leonard is listed on the team's injury report as questionable.

Leonard has played a total of 35 games against the Mavericks in his career so far.

The Los Angeles Clippers will welcome Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, April 5 at the Intuit Dome. The main talking point from Los Angeles Clippers point of view would be whether their star player Kawhi Leonard starts against Dallas Mavericks or not. 

Will Kawhi Leonard play against Dallas Mavericks?

The 33-year-old power forward has been listed on the team's injury report as questionable. According to ESPN, the six-time All-Star is listed as day-to-day ahead of the clash against the Mavericks. 

He featured in the game on Friday against the Mavericks but his availability for the Saturday's clash will depend on how he feels before the tip-off. With only five games remaining in the regular season, the Clippers have few names on the injury list. Seth Lundy, Jordan Miller and Amir Coffey are all sidelined from the clash. Ben Simmons is also listed as day-to-day. 

Kawhi Leonard has been one of the key players for the Clippers this season but his knee issues has kept him out for 34 games at the start of the season. In the 33 games that he has played this season, he averages 20.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game. 

Leonard has played a total of 35 games against the Mavericks in his career so far. In those 35 games, he averages 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists. In his last six games against the Mavs, he averages 18.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists. On Friday, he registered 20 points, six rebounds and two assists as the Clippers won 114-91. 

The Los Angeles Clippers are placed at seventh in the Western Conference with a record of 45-32 and are on a three game winning streak. On the other hand, The Dallas Mavericks are currently ninth in the Western Conference with a record of 38-40 and are on a one game losing streak. 

When and where to watch Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers clash?

The tip-off time for the Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers clash is 10:30 pm ET. The live broadcast of Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers clash will be available on KTLA and KFAA. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers clash on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app. 

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