The Los Angeles Clippers (35-36) have had an up-and-down campaign but remain in postseason contention in the final weeks of the regular season.
However, it’s possible that they could be without star F Kawhi Leonard for Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks (29-41) at 10:30 p.m. ET.
Let’s take a look at the latest Kawhi Leonard injury update for Monday vs. the Bucks, plus some key stats and PrizePicks projections to monitor for Clippers player picks.
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Kawhi Leonard Injury Update: Is Leonard Playing vs. Bucks?
The Clippers listed Leonard as questionable for Monday’s game vs. the Bucks due to a left ankle sprain.
Leonard originally sprained his ankle in a 118-109 loss against the Sacramento Kings on March 14. The Clippers star scored 31 points on 13-of-23 shooting in 26 minutes before leaving the game.
Since suffering the injury, Leonard has sat out two of the Clippers’ last four games. He did play in Saturday’s 138-131 overtime win against the Dallas Mavericks and ended up scoring 34 points on 12-of-24 shooting in 36 minutes.
Leonard has averaged 28.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists while shooting 38.7% from 3-point land this season.
If Leonard isn’t able to take the court on Monday, who could see elevated production when it comes to NBA projections?
Kawhi Leonard Injury Impact: Which Clippers Players to Target?
With Leonard’s status up in the air tonight, Clippers PG Darius Garland could increase his production against the Bucks.
Since being acquired in the James Harden trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Garland has accumulated averages of 21.4 PPG, 2.3 RPG, and 7.0 APG while connecting on a staggering 49.3% of his 3-point shots.
The former fifth-overall pick has scored 20+ points in six of his nine games since arriving in Los Angeles. Most recently, Garland racked up a season-high 41 points on 15-of-24 shooting and recorded 11 assists against the Mavericks.
According to databallr, Garland has registered 25.3 true shot attempts per 100 possessions, ranking in the 88th percentile. The star PG has averaged 16.1 field goal attempts upon joining the Clippers, so there could be plenty of volume, especially if Leonard is out.
Garland has become one of the Clippers’ top scoring threats alongside Leonard. On the season, the veteran guard boasts averages of 18.9 PPG, 2.4 RPG, and 6.9 APG on 46.2% shooting overall.
Darius Garland vs. Bucks Stats, Projections
Here are the most popular Darius Garland player projections for Bucks vs. Clippers tonight, via PrizePicks, where you can predict More or Less on player stats to earn real money if you're right.
- 20.5 Points
- 28.5 Pts + Asts
- 7.5 Assists
- 7.5 FG Made
- 2.5 3-PT Made (Goblin)
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Kawhi Leonard recently suffered a sprained ankle, leaving his status in question for Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. With Leonard potentially absent from Monday’s lineup, there are still several Clippers player picks to consider on PrizePicks, including ones for Darius Garland.
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