The Los Angeles Clippers have been one of the biggest surprises in the West. #4 in the standings with a 31-26 record, Ty Lue’s boys are merely 1 game away from the 3rd spot. With the likes of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George making a return to the lineup, the team is looking like a favourite to emerge victorious from the Western Conference.
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The LA-based franchise was recently on a 6-game Eastern Conference road trip. Having lost only to the likes of the Bucks and the Cavs, the Clippers would go on a 4-2 record.
Barring the single clash at home the LAC had on Jan 28th, Leonard and co. haven’t played a game at the Crypto.com Arena in almost 3 weeks. However, after an exhausting couple of weeks on the road, they finally fly down to California for a 3-game homestand.
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Is Kawhi Leonard playing against the Dallas Mavericks?
Owing to an ACL injury, Kawhi missed out on 26 games this 2022-2023 season. However, in the games he’s suited up, he’s averaging 22.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4 assists per game.
The numbers don’t look as impressive, however, keep in mind that the 6-foot-7 forward missed out on the entire 2021-2022 campaign. Plus, the Klaw elevated his game now that the foot seems to be well-rested. In the month of January, in 12 games, the 31-year-old went on to put up 27.7/6.2/4.
For those wondering, Kawhi is healthy and will be suiting up for the Clippers-Mavericks clash. While the Mavs are playing without Luka Doncic, it is a great chance for LAC to grab their 32nd win of the season.
Having a relatively tough next five matchups, PG 13 and Leonard will need to step up big time.
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