With a 50-28 record, Los Angeles is currently ranked as the fourth seed in the Western Conference. In the competition to escape the NBA Play-In Tournament, it leads the New Orleans Pelicans by two games.
Injuries were going to affect the Clippers’ season in one way or another. This is the result of depending on two elderly soldiers who have sustained multiple injuries over the previous few years—Leonard and Paul George.
Injuries were going to affect the Clippers’ season in one way or another. This is the result of depending on two elderly soldiers who have sustained multiple injuries over the previous few years—Leonard and Paul George.
This season, both were largely healthy until Leonard had the previously noted knee injury. He will now miss his fifth straight game.
Due to a variety of injuries, Leonard has only played in two of the Clippers’ previous 18 playoff games dating back to the 2021 NBA Playoffs.
Regarding Harden, there has been some internal conflict in Southern California surrounding him. since’s especially the case now since George confronted him for his recent shortcomings.
The Clippers team might play either the Dallas Mavericks or the previously mentioned Suns in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs.
Los Angeles plays one more game against Phoenix on Tuesday to wrap out the regular season before hosting the Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets at home.
It won’t concern how the Clippers finish the regular season. Instead, going into the playoffs, health will be the most important factor.
