Update on Kawhi Leonard’s injury for the Clippers against the Celtics tonight despite playing back-to-back games?
The Los Angeles Clippers will play the Boston Celtics for the second and final time this season on Saturday. They will be out for revenge after losing their first meeting, 145-108, on December 23. The Clippers may find it difficult to play on the second night of a back-to-back. They are currently on the road. But their convincing 20-point victory over the Toronto Raptors will give them more self-assurance.
The Clippers defeated the Denver Nuggets 107-127 to take the third seed in the Western Conference. But even the Celtics, led by their recently selected All-Star starting Jayson Tatum, are winning three straight games. This game is highly anticipated coming into TD Garden. And all hands must be on deck.Fans will be happy to see that Kawhi Leonard is not on the list based on the most recent injury report. On the other hand, there is some uncertainty over another prominent player.
Paul George is doubtful for the Clippers game against the Celtics since he was limited in minutes against the Raptors. Given the back-to-back schedule and his groin ailment, his participation is still unknown. Ivica Zubac, whose last game was the team’s 128-119 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 12, will miss the Clippers’ sixth straight game because of a right calf injury. In addition, Moussa Diabate will miss time because of a fractured metacarpal in his right hand.
The sole player on the Celtics’ injury report is Kristaps Porzingis, who has a left ankle sprain and is labeled as questionable. The injury was received by Porzingis on Thursday during Boston’s commanding 143-110 victory against the Miami Heat. With the Clippers in the top three in the west and the Celtics dominating the Eastern Conference, this game is sure to be exciting with a lot on the line for both teams. But The Claw vs. Tatum matchup will be the game’s major attraction.
Jason Taytum vs. Kawhi Leonard
Fans of the Boston Celtics and LA Clippers will be watching the highly anticipated matchup between Kawhi Leonard and Jayson Tatum on Saturday. The goal of the match is for both power forwards to secure a win for their sides. Tatum has the advantage in terms of numbers, averaging 27.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. In contrast, Leonard is averaging 23.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game.
This season, both of the stars have been largely healthy, missing few to no games. Two-time Defensive Player of the Year Kawhi Leonard is renowned for his outstanding defensive efforts, especially when facing the best players in the NBA. Given that Tatum is in that elite group, this game’s main attraction is probably going to be their battle on both sides of the floor.