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Kawhi Leonard’s Status vs Pistons Could Be in Question

Kawhi Leonard has recently missed action ahead of the matchup between the Clippers and the Pistons.
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Feb 2, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Feb 2, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Clippers fired up a back-to-back set on the road against the Indiana Pacers. The team missed one of its stars, as Kawhi Leonard was ruled out for the night.

According to the official NBA injury report, Leonard was dealing with left foot soreness. He was ruled out for the second time in three games.

The Clippers will close out their back-to-back on the road in Michigan with a matchup against the Detroit Pistons. Leonard’s status could come into question, considering he missed Sunday’s action. LA has not revealed his official status just yet.

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Feb 20, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) puts up a shot against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images | Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

When the Clippers faced the Pacers on Monday, LA dropped the matchup with an 18-point loss. It was their second-straight defeat, as they collected a six-point loss against the Milwaukee Bucks three nights prior. So far, LA is 1-2 on their current road trip.

As for Leonard, he’s been more consistent with his availability lately. After missing the first 34 games of the season, the star forward made his season debut on January 4. Since then, he’s missed just six games.

Over the last 16 games, Leonard has spent a little over 25 minutes on the court per night. The veteran has been posting averages of 17 points, three assists, and five rebounds. He’s shooting 46 percent from the field and 38 percent from three.

Monday’s outing between the Pistons and the Clippers marks the first of the year. Last season, the Clippers won both of their matchups against a struggling Detroit team. The Clippers are currently on a 10-game winning streak over the Pistons. Detroit is searching for their sixth win in a row.

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JUSTIN GRASSO

Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia

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