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Kawhi Leonard forfeits Game 4 and until further notice

The scenario feared by the Clippers becomes reality. Clearly diminished for Game 2 and 3 against the Mavericks (and won by Dallas), Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 4 of the first round on Sunday (start at 9:30 p.m.). The Los Angeles winger suffers from his right knee, for which he has already had surgery, confirmed Lawrence Frank, president of basketball operations for the franchise. The latter clarified that no return date was currently planned, leaving doubt about his participation for the rest of the series, or even further.

The inflammation in Kawhi Leonard's right knee is ” complicated » said the leader to the media present. “ When you saw him play, it was very clear that this is not really Kawhi Leonard. » This same injury deprived him of the last eight games of the regular season, and of Game 1, won by the Clippers. The former Spurs and Raptors player explained Friday that his knee “ had not responded » as expected at rest and treatment.

Tyronnn Lue wanted to be reassuring on Sunday, ensuring that he would stay “ confident we can win the series“. However, he could be deprived of his star for some time, while Lawrence Frank clarified that there was no return agenda for Kawhi Leonard. He must show that he can ” move without restriction to have a chance to play“. He will be replaced in the starting five on Sunday by Amir Coffey, as in the first match. Paul George and James Harden will have to take on even more responsibilities to overthrow the Mavericks, who can lead 3-1 tonight.

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Kawhi Leonard Percentage Rebounds
Season Team MJ Min Shots 3pts L.F. Off Def Early Pd Party Int Bp Ct Pts
2011-12 SAN 64 24 49.3 37.6 77.3 1.6 3.5 5.1 1.1 1.4 1.3 0.7 0.4 7.9
2012-13 SAN 58 31 49.4 37.4 82.5 1.1 4.9 6.0 1.6 1.7 1.7 1.1 0.6 11.9
2013-14 SAN 66 29 52.2 37.9 80.2 1.2 5.1 6.2 2.0 1.9 1.7 1.2 0.8 12.8
2014-15 SAN 64 32 47.9 34.9 80.2 1.3 5.9 7.2 2.5 2.0 2.3 1.5 0.8 16.5
2015-16 SAN 72 33 50.6 44.3 87.4 1.3 5.5 6.9 2.6 1.9 1.8 1.5 1.0 21.2
2016-17 SAN 74 33 48.5 38.0 88.0 1.1 4.7 5.8 3.5 1.7 1.8 2.1 0.7 25.5
2017-18 SAN 9 23 46.8 31.4 81.6 0.7 4.0 4.7 2.3 1.0 2.0 1.8 1.0 16.2
2018-19 TOR 60 34 49.6 37.1 85.4 1.3 6.0 7.3 3.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 0.4 26.6
2019-20 LAKE 57 32 47.0 37.8 88.6 1.0 6.1 7.1 4.9 2.0 1.8 2.6 0.6 27.1
2020-21 LAKE 52 34 51.2 39.8 88.5 1.1 5.4 6.5 5.2 1.6 1.6 2.0 0.4 24.9
2022-23 LAKE 52 34 51.2 41.6 87.1 1.1 5.4 6.5 3.9 1.6 1.4 1.7 0.5 23.8
2023-24 LAKE 68 34 52.5 41.7 88.5 1.2 4.9 6.1 3.6 1.4 1.6 1.8 0.9 23.7
Total 696 32 49.9 39.1 86.2 1.2 5.2 6.4 3.1 1.7 1.7 1.6 0.7 20.0

How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.

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