Kawhi Leonard has withdrawn from the US men’s basketball team competing in the Paris Games due to concerns about his right knee. The decision was made jointly by USA Basketball and the Los Angeles Clippers. Leonard had been training for the Olympics but will instead focus on preparing for the upcoming NBA season.
The LA Clippers’ lackluster performance in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks has drawn criticism from the Gil’s Arena panel, with Kawhi Leonard’s subpar offensive display being a major concern.
Gilbert Arenas specifically highlighted a moment in the fourth quarter where Leonard called for an iso play against Luka Doncic but missed an atrocious shot from mid-range. Arenas believes that Leonard should have passed the ball to a wide-open Norman Powell in the corner, similar to what Nikola Jokic or Russell Westbrook would have done.
Leonard’s decision-making has been questioned throughout the game, with Arenas arguing that he opted for personal glory over the right play. The Clippers now face the daunting task of winning at least one game in Dallas if they want to keep their title hopes alive.
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The Los Angeles Clippers were defeated by the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of their playoff series despite the return of Kawhi Leonard. Leonard struggled in his first game back from injury, scoring only 17 points on 7-for-17 shooting. However, he refused to use his lack of conditioning as an excuse for his poor performance. “This is my first game in 20-something days, but I’m not measuring it,” Leonard said. “We gotta be better as a unit overall, and it starts with me. Even if my wind is low, I gotta find a way.” The Clippers will need Leonard to be at his best in Game 3 if they want to avoid losing the series in five games.
Despite Kawhi Leonard’s return from injury, the Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of their playoff series. The Clippers trailed for most of the game and couldn’t overcome a poor shooting night, losing 96-93 in Dallas. Leonard scored 15 points in his first game in three weeks, but Dallas’ Luka Doncic led all scorers with 32 points. The series is now tied 1-1 heading to Dallas for Games 3 and 4.
In a highly contested Game 2, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 96-93 to even the first-round series at 1-1. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 32 points and 9 assists while Kyrie Irving added 23 points and 6 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard made his return for the Clippers, but his contributions were limited due to rust from an injury layoff. Despite a strong performance from Paul George (22 points), the Clippers struggled with field goal shooting, connecting on only 36.8 percent of their attempts. The series now shifts to Dallas, where the Mavericks will look to take a 2-1 lead in Game 3 on Friday night.
Luka Doncic’s impressive performance, scoring 32 points, led the Dallas Mavericks to a 96-93 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Despite the return of Kawhi Leonard for the Clippers, the Mavericks managed to tie the series at 1-1. Doncic’s contributions, along with Kyrie Irving’s 23 points and P.J. Washington Jr.’s 18 points, proved crucial for the Mavs’ success.
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will make his return to the court in Game 2 against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Leonard has been out since March 31 with right knee inflammation, but he has been cleared to play without any minutes restriction. The Mavericks will face a tough task in trying to contain Leonard, who is one of the best playoff performers in the league.
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is set to return for Game 2 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, according to coach Ty Lue. Leonard has missed the final eight games of the regular season and Game 1 due to inflammation in his surgically repaired knee. The Clippers are hopeful that Leonard’s return will boost their chances of advancing in the playoffs.
Kawhi Leonard, who has been out with right knee inflammation for the last nine games, is set to make his return for the Clippers in Game 2 of the Western Conference playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks. Clippers coach Ty Lue confirmed that Leonard has been cleared to play after participating in non-contact portions of practice last week and completing necessary medical check-ups.
