With Kawhi Leonard sidelined for dwelling recreation, Clippers lose to Magic

Kawhi Leonard sat on the bench in a tracksuit and will solely provide encouragement to his Clippers teammates. He wasn’t taking part in to handle a proper knee harm.

The Clippers might have used his assistance on the court docket in opposition to the Orlando Magic on Saturday afternoon at Crypto.com Area.

With Leonard out, the Clippers misplaced 113-108 to the Magic, who had 5 gamers scoring in double figures.

Paul George led the Clippers with 30 factors.

With Markelle Fultz scoring 28 factors and Wendell Carter Jr. contributing 27 factors and 12 rebounds, the Magic swept the Clippers’ two-game collection.

The Clippers full a collection of back-to-back video games Sunday night time in Portland, with Leonard presupposed to play the Path Blazers.

“He’s out tonight,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue mentioned earlier than the sport. “That’s all I do know.”