Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will play tonight, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN tweets. It’s just the fifth time they’ll be available for the same game this season.
Coming off knee surgery that kept him out last season, Leonard has been limited to five games this season. The Clippers have gone 2-4 since his last appearance on Nov. 21, when he suffered a sprained ankle.
George has missed seven straight contests with a strained right hamstring. He’s averaging 23.6 points and 6.0 rebounds in 16 starts.
Reserve guard Luke Kennard will also be in uniform. He has been out since Nov. 15 due to a calf injury.
Coach Tyronn Lue called it an “exciting day” to have most of his rotation players available, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times tweets. Norman Powell (groin) is the only regular who won’t be ready to go against Charlotte.
You got to rest Kawhi so he doesn’t get hurt! Bum
Kawhi went from one of my favorite players to the most unlikeable in short order. He has No interest in actually playing basketball.
If paid based on games actually played, this one is what, $9,10M?
They play together for 7 minutes then Kawai will have to take time off. I just called his uncle to verify
Defense looked like crap last night, but Kawhi & PG got it done. Good showing for Kawhi.
That meme laugh is the same one he breaks out when he looks at his bank balance, while receiving PT.