Why isn’t Kawhi Leonard playing for LA Clippers against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 6?
LA CLIPPERS are all set to face the Dallas Mavericks in a huge Game 6 encounter - but they will be without talisman Kawhi Leonard.
In 2021, the Clippers took Game 6 and won Game 7 just days later to eliminate the Mavericks.
And Leonard almost single-handedly played a large part in the Clippers' success that day.
However, Trent Redden will not have his star forward available on this occasion.
Why isn't Kawhi Leonard playing for the Clippers against the Mavericks in Game 6?
Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 6 against the Mavericks due to an inflammation on his right knee.
This same injury kept the forward out of the team for Game 1 and 4 of the series.
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And Leonard also missed the final eight games of the regular season due to the recurring knee issue.
The Clippers star did return for Game 2 and 3 of this campaign's series, but Leonard struggled - making only 24 points in the two matches and missing a 3-pointer in the process.
When is the Clippers vs the Mavericks?
- LA Clippers' thrilling Game 6 encounter against Dallas Mavericks will take place TONIGHT - Friday, May 3.
- It is scheduled to get underway at 9:30pm ET.
- American Airlines Center is the allocated arena for this Game and it can host approximately 20,000 passionate fans,
- Luka Doncic inspired the Mavericks to a 123-93 win over the Clippers in Game 5.
