The Los Angeles Clippers could be without Kawhi Leonard against the Dallas Mavericks.
The Los Angeles Clippers will try to get back on track against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.
The Clippers have lost four straight, including back-to-back losses to the New Orleans Pelicans. They are 5-5 in their last ten games. They sit ninth in the West with a 34-36 record. They're a half game behind the Portland Trail Blazers, but one game up on the Golden State Warriors.
The Mavericks have lost two straight, falling 135-120 to the Atlanta Hawks in their last contest. They are 2-8 in their last ten games. They aren't mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, but they are thirteenth in the West and ten games out of the final Play-In spot.
This is the third meeting of the season between the two squads. The season series is at 1-1, but they haven't played since November 29, a 114-110 victory for the Mavericks.
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
Kawhi Leonard is QUESTIONABLE with a left ankle sprain. He missed the last game against the Pelicans, and has been out for two of the last three contests. In 54 games this season, he is averaging 28.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.
Bennedict Mathurin remains OUT due to right toe injury recovery. He's missed the last two games and was always scheduled to miss the three game road trip. He's averaging 19.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 19 games with the Clippers.
Yanic Konan Niederhauser is OUT after suffering a right Linsfranc ligament tear that will keep him out for the rest of the season.
Bradley Beal is OUT after undergoing season-ending left hip fracture surgery.
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
Caleb Martin is QUESTIONABLE with a right heel contusion. He's been sidelined since March 15, missing the last two games. In 58 games this season, Martin is averaging 3.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.
Brandon Williams is OUT and in concussion protocol. He suffered a concussion on March 16 against the Pelicans, leaving the game after playing just five minutes. He is averaging 12.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 60 games this season.
Kyrie Irving is OUT after undergoing left knee surgery in the offseason. He will not return to the court this season.
Derrick Lively II is OUT after undergoing season-ending right foot surgery in December. He played in only seven games this season.
Moussa Cisse, Jon Poulakidas, and Tyler Smith are all QUESTIONABLE on G-League two-way deals.