Kawhi Leonard did not play in the Los Angeles Clippers’ regular-season finale Sunday against the Golden State Warriors, sitting out to rest ahead of the play-in tournament.
Leonard is coming off a mostly healthy season in which he averaged 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists. The Clippers opted to hold him out of the finale with their next game carrying immediate postseason stakes.
Next up: Golden State again
Los Angeles will see Golden State again in the play-in tournament, setting up a quick turnaround from the regular-season finale to a win-or-advance matchup. Leonard’s absence Sunday was framed as preparation for that upcoming meeting.