Report: Clippers' Leonard out for Game 3 vs. Suns
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns due to a sprained right knee, according to ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski adds that Leonard aggravated the injury in Game 1 of the team's first-round series and attempted to play through the injury in Game 2. He is expected to be day-to-day ahead of Game 4 on Saturday.
Leonard, 31, has averaged 34.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 6.0 assists through two playoff games. The two-time NBA Champion averaged 23.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in 52 regular season games.
The series is currently tied 1-1 after the Suns won Game 2 in Phoenix.