The Clippers will try to keep their season alive without Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns.
The Clippers ruled out both of their franchise stars on Monday ahead of Tuesday's contest at Phoenix. The Suns lead the Clippers 3-1 and can clinch the Western Conference first-round series with one more win.
Clippers coach Ty Lue said Leonard received treatment and did not practice on Monday. Lue made it clear, for anyone who has criticized Leonard for load management or perhaps doubts this current injury, that his star forward is injured.
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