Paul George says at some point he believes Kawhi Leonard will be able to play for the Los Angeles Clippers. It just doesn't appear to be on Sunday in their playoff opener against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Leonard has been out with right knee inflammation since the end of March.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard drives past Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Now, they’re facing Dallas for the third time in five years. The Clippers beat Dallas in six games playing in the bubble in 2020 and won a Game 7 at home in 2021. Irving is in a situation similar to the last time he participated in deep playoff runs with LeBron James and Cleveland in 2016 and ’17. The Cavaliers played Golden State in the NBA Finals each time, winning the title in 2016 before losing the rematch.
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