Kawhi Leonard fighting 'stubborn inflammation' and is questionable for Game 1 of playoffs

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) question a call by official Marc Davis (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)Source: post LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard has been fighting “very, very stubborn inflammation” in his surgically repaired right knee for nearly three weeks and he'll be listed as questionable for the Los Angeles Clippers' playoff opener against the Dallas Mavericks. The fourth-seeded Clippers host Luka Doncic and the fifth-seeded Mavs on Sunday. “Progress has been made but the inflammation needs to continue to reduce so he can do functional basketball movements,” Lawrence