Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight vs Lakers? Kawhi Leonard injury update

With Paul George and Kawhi Leonard on court, Los Angeles Clippers will take on LA Lakers – 2020 NBA champions. Clippers, led by ir George and Leonard duo, are aiming for a deeper playoff run this season, and have alrey qualified for playoffs. Lakers, on ir end, might have to play play-in tournament.

Kawhi Leonard injury update: Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight?

As of now, Kawhi Leonard is listed as available for upcoming clash vs Lakers. While Leonard will be playing, team will be playing without Serge Ibaka and Amir Coffey:  game is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 10:00 PM EST (Friday, 7:30 AM IST) at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. 

Kawhi Leonard return: When is Kawhi Leonard coming back?

Kawhi Leonard – who missed nine games because of his sore right foot – has been playing through his injury this season. “Yeah, I’ve been dealing," Leonard said while speaking after Clippers game vs Denver Nuggets. He ded that it was not something that happened to him during that game. "But I’ll be all right. I’ve been through situations like this before". 

While a Clippers playoff spot is now secured, team needs Kawhi Leonard and Paul Goerge to be healthy during postseason. two players – irrespective of team's opponents – need to be on court for team. With Leonard now back in lineup, team should have ample time to work on mselves, star player picking up necessary momentum. 

On or hand, Lakers will be playing without James, who is currently out with a sore right ankle. He was previously out due to a high ankle sprain, and will now miss crucial games as Lakers fight for ir playoff spot. “We’ll see. It’s not an ideal situation,” Vogel said. "Ideally, he’s 100% and has 10 games to get his legs and timing under him. We’re not going to have that situation. So we’re going to make best of it".

Remaining Clippers schedule

• LA Clippers vs New York Knicks – Sunday, 9 May, 3:30 PM EST (Monday, 10 May, 1:00 AM IST)
• Toronto Raptors at LA Clippers – Tuesday, May 11, 7:30 PM EST (Wednesday, May 12, 5:00 AM IST)
• Charlotte Hornets at LA Clippers – Thursday, May 13, 7:00 PM EST (Friday, May 14, 4:30 AM IST)
• Houston Rockets at LA Clippers – Friday, May 14, 9:00 PM EST (Thursday, May 15, 6:30 AM IST)
• Oklahoma City Thunder at LA Clippers – Saturday, May 15, TBD (Sunday, May 16, TBD)

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