The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Houston Rockets in the NBA in-season tournament by a score of 106-100. The superstar duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George kept up to their expectations. They scored 26 and 23 points, respectively. On the other hand, James Harden also showed a glimpse of his form, scoring 24 points.
The victory eventually brought a smile to the fans, as the time was not going right for them at this point. Amidst all this, the eleventh-placed Clippers are facing the San Antonio Spurs tonight in the NBA championship. Are Kawhi and PG going to play against the Spurs? Check out the injury updates for the Clippers.
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George starting tonight
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There is no official mention of ‘The Klaw’ and PG missing out from the Clippers’ end. It is safe to assume that the Clippers will start both their stars against Victor Wembanyama and co. In an X (formerly Twitter) post by their beat writer Tomer Azarly, coach Tyronn Lue opens up about the rotations.
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Lue was asked regarding providing minutes to Russell Westbrook along with PG and Kawhi. Even though the Clippers have not had a great spell so far, Lue is taking brave decisions by imparting the rotational theory. Furthermore, it will ensure that the players are not fatigued at the important stages of the tournament. The decision was well received chiefly by the fans.
Ty Lue on getting Russell Westbrook minutes with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George:
?No, we are just trying to find our way as far as rotations and we had a plan in place of what we wanted to look and how we wanted to do it. And we have to get better.?pic.twitter.com/iJjnSpgJqs
? Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) November 19, 2023
Lue said, ?No, we are just trying to find our way as far as rotations and we had a plan in place of what we wanted to look and how we wanted to do it. And we have to get better.??Westbrook eventually played for about 17 minutes in his last match.
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The Clippers’ Upcoming Move
The Clippers should refrain from getting disappointed and have a positive outlook at this point. They have a championship-contending roster and they have world-class players in their squad. Any of Harden, Westbrook, PG, or Kawhi can turn games at their will.
Injuries might be a crucial factor for them as all four of the mentioned are over 32 years. The management needs to use their key players carefully. Any mistake at this point can cost them their championship. How far do you think the Clippers are going this season? Comment your predictions below.
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