PLAYA VISTA, Calif. -- The LA 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 game at Phoenix. The Suns lead the Clippers 3-1 and can clinch the Western Conference first-round series with one more win.
Leonard has not played since Game 2 because of a right knee sprain that he suffered in Game 1. Leonard played through it in Game 2, but the injury worsened, and it will keep him out for a third straight game.