Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will sit out Tuesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings due to knee soreness. This cautious approach is taken with the NBA playoffs approaching. Norman Powell will start in Leonard's place.
With the NBA playoffs scheduled to begin in just over two weeks, the Los Angeles Clippers are not taking any chances and are exercising caution when it comes to star Kawhi Leonard .ESPN reported the six-time All-Star will miss Tuesday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings with knee soreness . Norman Powell will start in his place.Leonard has played in 68 games this season, which is the highest number of games he’s played since the 2016-17 season.
He’s averaging 34 minutes a game with 24 points and six rebounds.The two-time NBA Finals MVP headed back to Los Angeles for treatment, ESPN reported.Ahead of the announcement, no players were listed on the Clippers' injury report for Tuesday. Last month, Leonard left mid-game during a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves after experiencing back spasm
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