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Kawhi Leonard Sidelined with a Sprained Ankle as Clippers Chase a Play-in Spot
Kawhi Leonard and four other key players are ruled out due to injuries ahead of the Clippers-Spurs game, impacting team lineups for Monday's matchup.
- On Monday, Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was ruled out against the San Antonio Spurs due to a left ankle sprain sustained during Saturday's loss to the Sacramento Kings.
- Leonard suffered the injury late in Saturday's loss to the Kings after landing awkwardly while guarding DeMar DeRozan, departing with 9:27 remaining in the fourth quarter.
- The Clippers have struggled without their veteran forward this season, winning only four of 14 games; Leonard averages 28.3 points and must play remaining contests to meet the 65-game award eligibility threshold.
- John Collins will start in Leonard's place against the second-seeded Spurs at Intuit Dome, while Clippers coach Tyronn Lue stated he remains unsure of the recovery timeline.
- The Clippers are scheduled to host Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night while holding the eighth seed in the Western Conference.
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Kawhi Leonard sidelined with a sprained ankle as Clippers chase a play-in spot
Kawhi Leonard is out with a sprained ankle as the Los Angeles Clippers fight for a play-in spot. He is missing Monday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs.
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