Author of 12 points in the first half against the Grizzlies, Kawhi Leonard curiously remained seated throughout the second half. In fact, it was planned if we believe the Clippers since the team is “back-to-back”, and the goal was that he could be held this Saturday night against the Pelicans. Basically, the Clippers have half spared it, but there’s no way they’re playing two full games in 24 hours.
“I don’t know if anyone knew” loose Russell Westbrookamazed to see his leader sitting all second half. “But it’s something that Kawhi and the staff have decided. But personally, I didn’t know that. »
It is still curious that the workforce is not aware of the management of the best player in the team. Especially since the Clippers had made a big start to the game, to the point of taking a 20-point lead. As Eric Gordon, injured in the hip, will also be missing, they will let go in the second half, to the point of finding themselves 22 points behind at the start of the 4th quarter, and finally bowing of 14 points.
“I don’t think we knew” confirms Norman Powell. “But you still have to play with the guys who are there, and I don’t think that’s an excuse. At halftime, there were only four points difference. »
Tyronn Lue has confirmed that Leonard will play tonight against the Pelicans. On the other hand, Gordon is very uncertain. “It’s an important match for us, and we have to be ready” warns the Clippers coach. It must be said that the Warriors have returned to their height with 41 wins for 37 defeats, and that the Lakers, whom they will face on Wednesday, are in ambush (39v-38d).
