Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, watches from the bench during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Phoenix Suns Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives on Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) looks to pass under pressure from Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, watches from the bench during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Phoenix Suns Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
PHOENIX – Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss a third straight playoff game for the Los Angeles Clippers, who are facing elimination against the Phoenix Suns.
The Clippers listed the five-time All-Star as out in their injury update on Monday night.
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Leonard has a sprained right knee, the same injury that has sidelined teammate Paul George since March 21. The Suns lead the best-of-seven series 3-1, with Game 5 on Tuesday in Phoenix.
Leonard hurt his knee in Game 1 and played through it in Game 2, but his condition worsened. He missed Games 3 and 4 and the Clippers lost both contests.
The 31-year-old missed all of last season while recovering from a torn right ACL.
The two-time NBA Finals MVP averaged 34.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and six assists in the first two games against the Suns.
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