Kawhi Leonard's Status For Magic-Clippers Game
On Saturday afternoon, the Los Angeles Clippers are hosting the Orlando Magic in California.
For the game, they will be without one of their best players, as Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out.
Underdog NBA: "Kawhi Leonard (injury management) ruled out for Saturday."
The two-time NBA Champion is having an excellent season with averages of 23.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.4 steals per contest in 42 games.
He's also shooting 51.2% from the field and 42.0% from the three-point range.
After missing the entire 2021-22 season, Leonard has returned to form as one of the best players in the league.
Right now, the Clippers are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 37-33 record in 70 games.
They are 5-5 in their last ten games but in the middle of a four-game winning streak.
At home, the Clippers have gone 19-15 in the 34 games they have hosted in Los Angeles, California.
They are 1.0 games behind the Phoenix Suns for the fourth seed and 1.5 games ahead of the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors (who are tied for the sixth seed).
As for the Magic, they are the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 28-42 record in 70 games.
They are 3-7 in their last ten games and in the middle of a two-game losing streak.
On the road, the Magic have struggled, going just 12-23 in the 35 games they have played away from Orlando, Florida.
Last season, both teams missed the NBA Playoffs.
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