The Clippers must save their season this Friday evening in Dallas. And they will do it without Kawhi Leonard, always forfeit. Hampered by inflammation in his right knee, the Los Angeles winger has already missed the last two matches.
He is therefore not yet at 100% of his capabilities since this is the Clippers' barometer: if he is limited in his movements, like in Game 3, then it is better to leave him on the bench. As Kawhi Leonard only played two games in this series, Tyronn Lue's players are used to playing without him.
On the other hand, other worrying news, which could be bad if it is confirmed: Terance Mann, injured in the right leg, is doubtful for this Game 6. Starting the entire regular season and again in the playoffs, he is averaging 8.4 points and 4.8 rebounds. average in this series against the Mavericks.
His absence would logically be a hard blow for the Clippers, thus deprived of two starters for the most important match of their season, even if Tyronn Lue has already announced that his players “will be better in Game 6”, after the heavy defeat of Game 5.
