The Los Angeles Clippers (16-23) are looking to add to their three-game winning streak, as they play host to the Washington Wizards (10-28) on Wednesday.
PrizePicks Team Picks lists the Clippers as clear 11.5-point favorites, but Los Angeles SF Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is questionable for tonight, which could move the spread if he is out. Clippers C Ivica Zubac has already been ruled out tonight.
Will the Clippers’ leading scorer suit up for Wednesday’s 10:30 p.m. ET tipoff? Here’s the latest Kawhi Leonard injury update and PrizePicks projections for the Wizards vs. Clippers game tonight.
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Kawhi Leonard Injury Update vs. Wizards Tonight
The injury report currently lists Kawhi Leonard as questionable tonight, but he’s appeared in three consecutive games with the same injury designation. Leonard’s played 30.0 minutes per game over the last three, a decrease from his season-long average of 33.9 minutes per contest.
Despite a slight decrease in playing time, The Claw has remained just as productive by posting 29.0 points per game (PPG) and a 59.6% field goal percentage (FG%) in the split. That’s even an increase from 28.1 PPG and a 50.1 FG% on the season.
PrizePicks is projecting Leonard for 27.5 points tonight — right on par with his 28.1 PPG. He leads L.A. by averaging 19.5 shots per game, paired with a 32.5% usage rate, via FantasyLabs.
During Leonard’s 10-game absence in November, the Clippers went 2-8. This offense heavily relies on his production, as the unit produces only 112.1 PPG (27th).
Clippers’ Fantasy Impact if Leonard Sits Out vs. Wizards
If the six-time All-Star is a late scratch tonight, Clippers PG James Harden is an easy pivot. He ranks second on the Clippers with 25.8 PPG and a 31.2% usage rate. Additionally, the former MVP’s usage rate jumps to an eye-popping 36.6% when Kawhi is off the court.
Harden is projected for 28.5 points in tonight’s meeting with the Wizards, per PrizePicks. He’s surpassed 30 points in two of the past three contests.
Los Angeles C Ivica Zubac (ankle) has been ruled out, which opens more playing time for Clippers C Brook Lopez. Lopez sees a +2.8% increases in usage rate when Leonard and Zubac are off the court, providing another angle to attack this weak Wizards interior defense.
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Kawhi Leonard vs. Wizards Projections, Picks
Here’s the latest projections for Leonard’s matchup with the Wizards on Wednesday, via PrizePicks.
- 27.5 Points
- 36.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts
- 6 Rebounds
- 3.5 Assists
- 42.5 Fantasy Score
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Kawhi has remained active and productive despite the ankle injury. Considering he was questionable in the last three games, Leonard may be active yet again.
If the Clippers’ star forward is out, Harden and Lopez are both potential pivots.
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