The Los Angeles Clippers have given an update on Kawhi Leonard.
The Los Angeles Clippers will look to get back on track when they once again meet the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday.
The Clippers have lost three straight, falling to the Pelicans, 124-109, on Wednesday night. They are now 6-4 in their last ten games, but still eighth in the West as the Golden State Warriors continue to lose. They a half game up on the Portland Trail Blazers and a full game up on the Warriors.
The Pelicans win over the Clippers gave them their second straight victory and their fourth win in five games. They are 6-4 in their last ten, and still mathematically alive to make the Play-In. They are 12th in the West with a 24-46 record, but 9.5 games behind the Warriors, who have the final Play-In spot.
This is the final meeting of the season between the two teams. The Clippers won the first two games, the first coming way back in November, and the second coming on March 1. The Pelicans won on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
Kawhi Leonard is OUT with a left ankle sprain. He played 29 minutes against the Pelicans, finishing with 25 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. He missed the March 16 game against the San Antonio Spurs, but had played in nine straight prior to that.
Darius Garland is OUT with left toe injury management. He has rested in back-to-back situations since returning from injury on March 2. He played 29 minutes against the Pelicans, finishing with 13 points, one rebound, and six assists.
Bennedict Mathurin remains OUT with right toe injury recovery. He missed Wednesday's game against the Pelicans and won't play on this road trip. In 16 games with the Clippers, Mathurin is averaging 19.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. He was acquired at the deadline from the Indiana Pacers.
Yanic Konan Niederhauser is OUT after suffering a right Linsfranc ligament tear.
Bradley Beal is OUT after undergoing surgery for a left hip fracture.
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
Dejounte Murray is OUT with right Achilles injury management. He has sat in back-to-back situations since returning to the lineup on February 24. He played 30 minutes on Wednesday, finishing with 17 points, four rebounds, and 11 assists.
Bryce McGowens is OUT with a right small toe fracture. He's been sidelined since March 8.
Josh Oduro, Hunter Dickinson, and Trey Alexander are all OUT on G-League two-way deals.