LOS ANGELES – The flu-like symptoms started with Wesley Johnson, went to Raymond Felton, then hit Austin Rivers and finally carried this week to head coach Doc Rivers, who missed practice Tuesday and shootaround Wednesday morning.
Whatever the sickness is, it’s traveled around the Clippers’ organization for at least a couple weeks, forcing Austin Rivers to miss Sunday’s game. But all affected parties were back available Wednesday night to face the Magic.
“I’ve never missed a practice in my career being sick, until the other day,” Doc Rivers said. “Nothing I’m used to, but this year you’ve heard about it more, for sure.