Once again, the Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard due to a right knee sprain, the team announced on Monday.
Breaking: Kawhi Leonard is listed as out for Game 5 vs. the Suns. pic.twitter.com/smx7sjbv3h
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After taking a 1-0 series lead over the Suns with Leonard on the court, Phoenix has now taken three in a row. The Suns now have a chance to end the series early on their home court.
While the Clippers have seen the rise of some unexpected heroes in Norman Powell and Russell Westbrook, there is only so much they can do without their two best players.