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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard Out For Mavs Game With Mouth Laceration
After a collision with his teammate, Leanard will not play for the LA Clippers against the Dallas Mavericks Sunday.
LOS ANGELES, CA — After an on-court collision that left Kawhi Leonard bloodied in the midst of Friday's win at Denver, Leonard will not play in Sunday's game at the Dallas Mavericks, according to multiple reports.
After he took an accidental elbow to the mouth from 7-foot teammate Serge Ibaka, Leonard was taken out of the game. He needed eight stitches in his mouth after suffering the bloody laceration, according to the NBA.
Luke Kennard was slated to step in for Leonard in the Clippers' home opener Sunday at Staples Center.
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Leonard had 21 points, five rebounds and seven assists on Friday.
"Hopefully he's fine," Coach Tyronn said, remaining vague about Leonard’s prognosis, the Associated Press reported.
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