The Los Angeles Clippers avoided elimination in Game 5, and they are now 2-3 in the series, only one game behind the Phoenix Suns. They have an opportunity to force Game 7 if they manage to beat the Phoenix Suns at home.
Kawhi Leonard has been out ever since he sustained an ACL injury during the Clippers’ series against the Utah Jazz. However, it seems as though there is a chance that Leonard may play in Game 6, as he has been listed as a “game-time decision” on the CBS Sports network. A commenter on the original Tweet about Leonard shared snapshots of prior dates, which had different designations for Leonard’s injury status.
According to CBS Sports, Kawhi Leonard is a "game time decision" for Game 6. Unsure what it said for prior games, though. https://t.co/C4QXiOJCNo pic.twitter.com/x92nZRqltv
— Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) June 29, 2021
Two snapshots from previous dates pic.twitter.com/38pYnJCo3y
— Pedaburl (@Pedaburl) June 29, 2021
Kawhi Leonard’s return would most certainly help the Los Angeles Clippers against the Phoenix Suns. Leonard is a two-way superstar, and his absence has been felt by the Los Angeles Clippers in these Conference Finals. An athlete’s health should take priority, and when coming back from an injury, one always has to assess the risk of it getting worse. However, if Kawhi Leonard does play against the Phoenix Suns, then the Clippers’ chances of victory will definitely increase. The Clippers could still get to the Finals, but first of all, they must force a Game 7.
