Clippers All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard participated in part of the team's practice Tuesday but it's unclear if he'll play Sunday in Game 1 vs. Mavericks.
It’s the same old song when it comes to Kawhi Leonard and his availability for the Clippers when they meet the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. It remains uncertain — a mystery even — if Leonard will play in the first game of the best-of-seven series. He missed the last eight games of the regular season because of right knee inflammation.
Leonard is the Clippers best player and has won two NBA championships — one with San Antonio and the other with Toronto — and his presence will be needed if Los Angeles is to get by the improved Mavericks. Leonard averaged 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 68 games this season. He shot 52.5% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range. He was at his best in the playoffs with Toronto, averaging 30.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.
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