The Mavericks and the Clippers are even in the NBA playoffs despite the return of Clippers star Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard was available for Tuesday's playoff game against the Clippers. Luka Dončić was also available for the game. Mavericks even series with Clippers despite return of Leonard. Clippers star Luka Donči Donasić has been sidelined with knee injury.

Kawhi Leonard will play in Game 2 of the best-of-seven series against the Mavericks. Leonard sat out of Game 1 of the series because of injury. He will be able to play for the Clippers against the Mavs in the next round. Leonard is expected to make his return from injury.

Kawhi Leonard is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup for Game 2 of their playoff series against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Leonard is expected to start for the Clippers against the Mavericks on Thursday night. The Clippers are looking to win their first-round series in a row against the Mavs.

Kawhi Leonard is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers' lineup for Game 2 of their playoff series against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Coach Tyronn Lue said before Tuesday night’s game that Leonard would be back after missing three weeks because of right knee inflammation.

All-Star Kawhi Leonard returns from 9-game absence for Game 2 vs. Mavericks. Leonard missed the last eight games of the regular season and Game 1 against the Mavericks with knee inflammation. Leonard is expected to play for the Clippers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Bucks and Clippers unsure when they'll have their top player back on the court. Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers remain unsure when Giannis Leonard will return. Bucks, Clippers have been without the injured Leonard for the entire season. Bucks will play Clippers in the playoffs for the first time this year.

Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t played since straining his left calf April 9. Kawhi Leonard has been unavailable all month with inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee. Neither team is saying anything about their potential availability Tuesday. Milwaukee Bucks attempt to take a 2-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers in the playoffs.

James Harden steps into an old, familiar role for the Los Angeles Clippers. If Harden can sustain his success, it could give the Clippers a more formidable attack. Kawhi Leonard is out injured with a knee injury and is expected to return to the NBA soon. The Clippers are looking for a more potent attack when Leonard returns.

Clippers beat Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA's first-round playoff series. Kawhi Leonard missed the game in the first game of the series. The Clippers hope to win the next four games if Leonard returns to the court. Leonard is expected to be a Game 1 winner for the Clippers.

NBA playoffs: Clippers dismantle Mavericks with Kawhi Leonard in street clothes. Leonard watched from the sideline with a lingering knee injury. James Harden and a stifling Clippers defense helped lead Los Angeles to a dominant win. Clippers beat Mavericks in the NBA playoffs on Saturday night. Leonard is expected to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury to his knee.

Kawhi Leonard ruled out of game one of the Western Conference first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks. Leonard is expected to miss the game against the Mavericks on Wednesday night. The Clippers will face the Mavericks in the next round of the NBA playoffs on Thursday night at 8pm ET.

Kawhi Leonard to miss Clippers’ Game 1 against Mavericks as knee injury lingers. Leonard has been struggling with knee inflammation. Los Angeles Clippers face Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the series. Leonard will not play in the series against the Mavericks on Thursday night at 7.30pm.

Kawhi Leonard officially out for Game 1 vs. Mavericks. Tyron Lue confirmed it pregame that Leonard is out of the Clippers' Game 1 game against the Mavericks. Lue also confirmed that Leonard will miss Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a knee injury. The NBA Finals MVP is expected to be in action for the Clippers.

Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 1 for Los Angeles Clippers against Dallas Mavericks. Leonard had been listed as questionable heading into Game 1 on Sunday because of inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee. Luka Doncic will be the star of the game against the Mavericks.

Kawhi Leonard will miss the Los Angeles Clippers’ playoff opener against the Dallas Mavericks. Leonard had been listed as questionable heading into Game 1 on Sunday because of inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee. Coach Tyronn Lue confirmed that Leonard wasn’t available nearly two hours before tipoff.

Kawhi Leonard out for Game 1 vs. Mavericks. Leonard has been dealing with knee inflammation and was questionable prior to being ruled out. Leonard is expected to miss Game 1 of the Clippers' first-round series opener against the Mavericks at Staples Center on Tuesday. The Clippers star has been ruled out for the entire series.

Paul George believes Kawhi Leonard will be able to play for the Los Angeles Clippers. Paul George says at some point he believes Leonard will play. The Clippers face the Mavericks in their playoff opener against Luka Doncic and Mavaxes on Sunday night. George: "I'm not sure if he'll play for me, but I'm sure he'll make it happen"

Kawhi Leonard last played in a game on March 31. Sunday's game against Dallas will be three weeks since his last game. Leonard is still dealing with knee inflamation. The Clippers' next game will be against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday at 8 p.m. PT.

Kawhi Leonard fighting'very, very stubborn inflammation' in his surgically repaired right knee. Leonard is questionable for Game 1 of the NBA's first playoff game. Leonard has been fighting ‘stubborn inflammation’ in the knee for three weeks. The Spurs star is expected to be sidelined for the rest of the season.

Kawhi Leonard has been fighting'very, very stubborn inflammation' in his surgically repaired right knee for nearly three weeks. The Clippers host Luka Doncic and the fifth-seeded Mavs on Sunday in their playoff opener. The fourth-seed Los Angeles Clippers host the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.

Ty Lue says Clippers preparing as if Kawhi Leonard will play in Game 1, but can he? The Clippers are hoping Leonard will be in the lineup to open the playoffs against Dallas. Lue: "We don't know yet" The Clippers coach says he doesn't know if Leonard will even be able to play in the playoffs.

Clippers preparing to have Kawhi Leonard available for Game 1 against Dallas Mavericks. Los Angeles Clippers preparing for playoff series against Mavericks. Spurs star expected to be available to play in Game 1 of Clippers' first-round series against Mavs. Leonard is expected to play for the Clippers in the next round.

Kawhi Leonard completes 12-man Team USA roster for 2024 Olympics. LA Clippers star will complete the team, according to sources. The Athletic reported that the Los Angeles Clippers star completed the roster on Monday. ESPN reported that 11 of the 12 spots were finalized on Monday morning.

Kawhi Leonard practices with Clippers, but status for Game 1 is unclear. Clippers All-Star forward participated in part of team's practice Tuesday. It's unclear if he'll play Sunday in Game 1 vs. Mavericks at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Leonard: "It's not clear if he will be ready to play in Sunday's game.

Kawhi Leonard's status for Clippers' playoff opener against Mavericks remains murky. Los Angeles Clippers face Dallas Mavericks in first-round playoff series. Leonard is expected to be out of action for Los Angeles Lakers in first playoff game of the series against Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Leonard has not been ruled out of the Clippers' first playoff series against the Mavericks.

All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard is a two-time Finals MVP. Leonard is expected to be healthy at the start of perhaps his team's most important playoff run since 2021. The Clippers are reportedly worried about Leonard's playoff status. Leonard has been a star for the Los Angeles Clippers since 2010.

Cam Whitmore scored 21 points and the Houston Rockets beat the playoff-bound Los Angeles Clippers 116-105 to salvage a.500 season. Kawhi Leonard still out for LA with injury. Houston Rockets salvage a 1-0 record against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center.

Los Angeles Clippers beat Orlando Magic 100-97. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George hit jump shots in the final seconds. Paul George also scored 29 points for the Clippers. Leonard scores 29 points and George scores 29 in final seconds of the game to help Clippers beat Magic.

Los Angeles Clippers beat Orlando Magic 100-97 in final seconds. Kawhi Leonard scores 29 and Paul George scores 29 points for Los Angeles. LA won for the fifth time in six road games, fifth win in six on the road this season. Orlando Magic lost to the Clippers for the fourth time in a row in six games.

Kawhi Leonard completed two 3-point plays late in the game to lead the Clippers to a controversial 108-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Los Angeles Clippers won the game by two points late on to claim a controversial victory over the 76ers at the Staples Center.

76ers lose to Los Angeles Clippers in James Harden's return to Philadelphia. Kawhi Leonard completed two 3-point plays late in the game to lead the Clippers to a 108-107 win over the 76ers. James Harden returned to the city to play for the first time since joining the NBA in 2012.

Kawhi Leonard completed two 3-point plays late in the game to lead the Clippers to a controversial 108-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Los Angeles Clippers won the game by two points late on to claim a controversial victory over the 76ers at the Staples Center.