The game between Magic and Clippers now brings additional concerns after Kawhi Leonard left Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers with an injury.
Leonard left the court late in the fourth quarter and shortly thereafter the Clippers announced that he had been ruled out for the remainder of the game due to left ankle soreness, according to the team.
The 34-year-old attacker was already playing well before he left.
In 31 minutes, Leonard shot 11 of 19 from the field, made four 3-pointers and added four rebounds and five assists.
Leonard remains the Clippers’ centerpiece as the franchise reshapes its roster following recent trades.
This season, he is averaging 27.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.0 steals while shooting 49.0 percent from the field and 37.8 percent from beyond the arc.
Through fourteen NBA seasons, Leonard has earned seven All Star selections, six All NBA honors, two championships and two Defensive Player of the Year awards.
As the regular season enters its final stages, the Clippers’ prospects depend on Leonard’s health as they prepare for upcoming games, including the Magic-Clippers showdown.
