As expected, Kawhi Leonard is on the LA Clippers’ injury report for Monday’s marquee matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. The All-Star forward suffered a brutal ankle sprain when the Clippers faced the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. During the fourth quarter, Leonard tweaked it while guarding DeMar DeRozan.
He immediately hit the floor and limped off to the bench. Ahead of Monday’s clash, the Clippers have listed him as doubtful, citing a left ankle sprain. Leonard remains unlikely to play against the Spurs, but a doubtful status for his first game since the injury suggests it may not be a long-term problem.
It would be a huge boost for the Clippers, who are fighting for the eighth spot in the standings. They are holding the seed at the moment with a 34-33 record, two games ahead of the Golden State Warriors, who are ninth.
The eighth seed would give the Clippers a second chance in the play-in tournament if they lose the first game. If they finish ninth, they will have to win consecutive knockout games to advance to the playoffs.
Kawhi Leonard has been instrumental in dragging the Clippers to this stage after they started 6-21. He’s averaging a career-high 28.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals on 50.1% shooting, including 37.8% from deep. He’s scored 28 or more points in the last seven games.
Kawhi Leonard stats vs. San Antonio Spurs
Kawhi Leonard hasn’t spared his former team in the 16 games he’s played against the Spurs. He’s averaged 25.3 ppg, 5.2 rpg and 5.2 apg, shooting 53.5%, including 39.1% from deep. Leonard had a solid showing in the Clippers’ last game against the Spurs on Mar. 6.
He had 30 points, nine rebounds, three assists and three steals on 50.% shooting. However, the Clippers lost 116-112.
How to watch San Antonio Spurs vs. LA Clippers game?
Peacock and NBA League Pass will stream the San Antonio Spurs vs. LA Clippers game online. KENS and FanDuel Sports Network SoCal will locally televise this contest. The game will begin at 10:00 p.m. ET.
