Will Kawhi Leonard Play Tonight? LA Clippers vs Grizzlies: Predictions, Injury Report & Lineups

The NBA’s most in-form team, LA Clippers, will host Memphis Grizzlies tonight as the season intensifies for both the teams who are bidding to move higher in the seedings of the Western Conference Table. While the Clippers lie in third place, the Grizzlies occupy eighth.

Date & Time: April 21, 2021, 9pm ET

Venue: Staples Center, Los Angeles

Record: Clippers (41-19), Grizzlies (29-27)

Preview | LA Clippers

Out of their last 10 games, the Clippers have lost just once. What’s more impressive is the fact that Kawhi Leonard has featured in less than half of these games. And he will continue to miss out as the medical staff has ruled him out for another week because of right foot soreness.

Joining him on the sidelines are the other starters, Serge Ibaka and Patrick Beverley, who have been nursing their injury issues for the past few weeks.

In their absence, Paul George has been playing an instrumental role, averaging 28.8 points on 48.4% three-point shooting in these last 10 games while Rajon Rondo has been providing the necessary spark off the bench. Their partnership will again hold the key to their chances.

Starting 5 for LA Clippers

Guard – Reggie Jackson

Guard – Terence Mann

Center – Ivica Zubac

Forward – Marcus Morris Sr.

Forward – Paul George

Preview | Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies have been in a similar form to the Clippers. Their win-loss ratio in the last five games does not do justice to how well they have been playing on the court. Out of the last five games, they have had a couple of close losses against the Mavericks and the Nuggets.

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Jonas Valanciunas won’t play a part because of a concussion as well as Jaren Jackson Jr. whose knee has been bothering him for some time. The onus will be on Ja Morant to lead his team to victory.

Starting 5 for Memphis Grizzlies

Guard – Ja Morant

Guard – Grayson Allen

Center – Xavier Tillman

Forward – Desmond Bane

Forward – Kyle Anderson

Predictions | Clippers vs Grizzlies

In current form, it is hard to look past the Clippers as the favorites for this NBA matchup. With both the offenses flowing right now, we expect a high-scoring game where the Clippers will eventually emerge victorious.