Is Kawhi Leonard Playing Tonight vs Mavericks? Update on 2x NBA Champion’s Availability Report 

Arjun Julka | 15/11/2022
Is Kawhi Leonard Playing Tonight vs Mavericks? Update on 2x NBA Champion's Availability Report 

Coming off a win against the Rockets, the Clippers had a well-balanced scoring attack led by Paul George, whose services weren’t required come the final quarter.  Coach Ty Lue decided to rest his starters, given them playing back-to-back.

Currently holding an 8-6 record, the Clips have done a decent job without superstar Kawhi Leonard, who missed his 11th consecutive game on Monday night against the Rockets. As suspense around his return date continues to linger, Coach Lue confirmed The Klaw had played a 5-on-5, expected to be back soon.

As the Clippers continue their Texas tour, they look to face playoff arch-rivals Dallas Mavericks tonight. As Luka Doncic looks to extend his hot run, the question arises if Kawhi will suit up for the game.

The Clips have been one of Luka Magic’s biggest hurdles, especially come playoff time, having ended the Slovenian native’s postseason aspirations on back-to-back occasions in 2020-21.

Also read: NBA Analyst Chris Broussard Reveals Clippers Fear Something Worse Post Kawhi Leonard’s Tendinitis Report

Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight?

According to Dalton Trigg of FanNation, The Klaw will not be making his return against the Mavericks.  The former DPOY continues to be out, placed under knee injury management. Coach Lue also plans to rest veteran point guard John Wall, who is yet to be cleared for playing back-to-backs.

Thus once again, George will be entrusted with the responsibility of running the offense, something he’s been excelling in. The seven-time Al-Star has been averaging 24.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.5 steals. Nonetheless, he will have to take his numbers up several notches this time, with Luka having multiple 30-point streaks this season.

It would have been interesting to see a Kawhi-Luka matchup, given the former has always got the better of the Mavericks guard. In their 13 post-season meetings, The Klaw has an 8-5 record against Luka.

Also read: “Kawhi Leonard is Frustrated and Not Where He Wants to Be”: Ty Lue’s Update on The Klaw Scares Clippers Fans

 

 

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Arjun Julka

Arjun Julka is a NBA author at The SportsRush. Basketball isn’t just a sport for this 26-year-old, who hails from Mumbai. He began watching the sport after stumbling upon a court in his society, helping him identify an undiscovered passion for the game of hoops. Now an ardent fan, Arjun supports Stephen Curry and the Warriors but also enjoys watching Giannis Antetokounmpo own the paint. When it comes to the GOAT debate, the TSR author feels LeBron James is yet to receive a lot of his due but cannot deny marveling at Michael Jordan’s resume.

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