Kawhi Leonard sits out Celtics matchup due to back spasms
This season, Kawhi Leonard has an average of 26.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists.
The LA Clippers played Tuesday’s showdown with the Boston Celtics without All-Star Kawhi Leonard, who sat out the game due to back spasms. The Celtics took advantage of his absence, scoring a 117-112 win in which they held off a late charge by the Clippers.
The Clippers have suffered losses in five out of their last eight games, with Paul George leading Los Angeles by scoring 32 points. Reggie Jackson, who stepped in for Leonard in the starting lineup, ended the game with 25 points and seven assists.
Game Recap: Celtics 117, Clippers 112
Prior to the game, Leonard was announced as a starter, but he never appeared during warmups. It was declared by the team in the latter part of the first quarter that he was ruled out.
This season, Leonard has been absent from seven games. These absences include two instances due to a mouth laceration, two instances while observing health and safety protocols, and three instances due to a bruised leg.
Leonard leads the Clippers in scoring, with an average of 26.8 points and 6.3 rebounds. The game was Los Angeles’ fourth in a five-game road trip, which will conclude on Thursday in Washington.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
