Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the Suns due to a right knee sprain.
While George and Leonard are out, the Clippers still have a healthy Russell Westbrook and an impressive and versatile bench, which includes Terance Mann and Norman Powell. This is a team that's scrappy and able to persevere, and in the "213 Era" , they've been in this position many times before.
Leonard's absence is significant, and the Clippers will need to find ways to fill his void on both ends of the floor. With lethal shooters Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, and Devin Booker starting to gel, this is no easy task for Los Angeles but remember – this team is battle-tested. It's also worth noting the Clippers and Suns were given a brutal first-round schedule with less time in between games compared to other playoff teams.
Perhaps the bigger question is: how effective is load management? The Clippers are often criticized as the league's worst offenders and with two superstars out, this could become a bigger storyline to watch for.
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