Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight? Clippers star could miss Friday game vs Nuggets

Los Angeles Clippers take on Denver Nuggets in an NBA regular-season game on Friday night (Saturday morning IST). Clippers seem to be injury-free before ir clash against Nuggets, however, rumours have emerged that star player Kawhi Leonard might be missing from action. Fans have thus also posed all-important question - ‘is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight?’

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Reports emerged that former Toronto Raptors star might be a doubt for clash against Nuggets. Leonard has been in fine form for Clippers this season and has helped in lifting Clippers to third in Western Conference standings. Clippers would hop on to any chance that gives way to a Kawhi Leonard return in game against Nuggets, as a win gives m a chance to move to second in Western Conference table. 

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Kawhi Leonard injury update: Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight?

Kawhi Leonard was in thick of action against Phoenix Suns. However, a minor injury has put his prospects of facing Nuggets in question but Clippers are yet to name him as a probable for Nuggets clash. forward is essential to ir run in business end of NBA season. However, a Kawhi Leonard return is only possible against Denver Nuggets subject to medical clearance.

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Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight? Kawhi Leonard stats before injury

Kawhi Leonard has featured in 45 games for Los Angeles Clippers this season. forward averages 27.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists while shooting 46.3 per cent from field, 36.9 per cent from beyond arc and 90.2 per cent from free-throw line. Kawhi Leonard signed with Los Angeles Clippers in July 2019, for a reported three-year $103 million deal, which included an opt-out clause in 2021.

When is Kawhi Leonard coming back? Kawhi Leonard injury might result in him missing  Nuggets clash

While it is not yet certain wher Kawhi Leonard is set to miss some basketball action, fans can hope for a Kawhi Leonard return during Clippers clash against Philelphia 76ers on weekend. Leonard might also feature in game vs Nuggets. For ‘is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight’ question, it would be prudent to believe that forward is likely to take court on Friday.

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