Los Angeles Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell will be sidelined for Sunday’s game against the Indiana Pacers due to injuries, as announced by Clippers coach Tyronn Lue. Leonard is dealing with left foot soreness, while Powell is nursing left knee soreness. Both players are considered day-to-day, with Leonard sustaining the foot injury during a recent game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Kawhi Leonard, a multiple-time All-NBA selection and Defensive Player of the Year, has been limited to 16 games this season but is averaging nearly 17 points per game. Norman Powell, having a breakout season, is averaging a career-best 24.2 points per game. In their absence, Kris Dunn and Amir Coffey will step into the starting lineup for the Clippers.
The Clippers, currently holding the sixth spot in the Western Conference, face a tough challenge against the Pacers, who claimed victory in their last matchup. The Pacers’ injury report is relatively clean, with only James Johnson and Isaiah Jackson listed as sidelined players. Johnson is out due to illness, while Jackson has been recovering from an Achilles tendon tear since early November.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Clippers’ lineup and injury situation as the NBA season progresses.
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