Clippers need a better version of Kawhi Leonard to win Game 3
by Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times— His answer was short and straight to the point. The Clippers lost Game 2 to the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena and in the process lost the home-court advantage in the Western Conference best-of-seven playoff series that’s now tied at 1-1. Clippers coach Ty Lue was emphatic about what his team needs to do Friday night in Dallas. “Win Game 3,” Lue said late Tuesday night after his crew’s three-point loss. For that to happen, the Clippers will need a better version of the Kawhi...
Los Angeles Times—Kawhi Leonard, Clippers struggle again in Game 3 loss to the Mavericks. In a game that became testy in the fourth quarter, the health of Kawhi Leonard was paramount for the Clippers. Leonard was listed as questionable with right knee inflammation for Game 3, and though he started Friday night, he rarely looked sharp during the Clippers’ 101-90 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Leonard, who was in and out of the game, departed for the final time with 4:09 left and the Clippers down by 15 points. He played 25 minutes and produced nine points,...
Los Angeles Times—Clippers glad to have Kawhi Leonard back, but will he play more in Game 3?. Kawhi Leonard slowly walked onto the American Airlines Center court past the media and over towards where Paul George was talking to Clippers coach Tyronn Lue. Leonard tapped Lue on the hand and kept walking until he disappeared out of sight. A few minutes later, Leonard reappeared, sitting in a chair to put on his sneakers to get ready for practice. It was not going to be a contact practice, but it was another step towards helping Leonard get his game back in gear. Lue said Leonard didn’t have...
Sports Illustrated—Kawhi Leonard's Final Injury Status for Clippers vs Mavericks Game 3. Last night, Kawhi Leonard was listed as questionable due to knee inflammation for Game 3 of the LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks.