Clippers vs. Suns took a turn in Game 3 when star forward Kawhi Leonard was abruptly ruled out because of a knee sprain.
Leonard reportedly suffered the sprain in Game 1 and played through it in Game 2, but he was unable to continue playing on it in Game 3 once the series moved to Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The superstar played out of his mind in the first two games of the series, putting up 38 points in Game 1 and 31 points in Game 2 on a combined 24-of-44 shooting.
It's another major blow for a Clippers team that is already playing without one star, as Paul George recovers from a knee sprain he suffered in late March against the Thunder.
Per CBS Sports' Rob Greene, the knee injury is independent of the ACL issue that has hindered Leonard in the past.
Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out for tonight with a right knee sprain, per @wojespn and @NotoriousOHM. The injury is not related to his previous ACL long-term issue.
— Rob Greene (@RobGreeneNBA) April 20, 2023
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Is Kawhi Leonard playing today?
Leonard has been ruled out for Game 4 on the Clippers' official injury report. George also remains out.
Clippers availability report for Game 4 vs Suns
— Law Murray ❎️ (@LawMurrayTheNU) April 22, 2023
- Paul George (out, right knee sprain)
- Kawhi Leonard (out, right knee sprain)
It's unclear if Leonard will be available to play in Game 5.
Clippers vs. Suns start time
- Date: Saturday, April 22
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 p.m. PT
Game 4 of Clippers vs. Suns will tip off shortly after 3:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. local time) from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 22.
What channel is Clippers vs. Suns on?
- Date: Saturday, April 22
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling TV
Game 4 of Clippers vs. Suns will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Clippers vs. Suns odds
The following odds come from BetMGM:
| Suns | Clippers | |
| Spread | -4.5 | +4.5 |
| Moneyline | -210 | +170 |
Clippers vs. Suns schedule, TV channels
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
| April 16 | Game 1 | Clippers 115, Suns 110 | TNT |
| April 18 | Game 2 | Suns 123, Clippers 109 | TNT |
| April 20 | Game 3 | Suns 129, Clippers 124 | NBA TV |
| April 22 | Game 4 | 3:30 p.m. at Clippers | TNT |
| April 25 | Game 5 | TBD at Suns | TBD |
| April 27 | Game 6* | TBD at Clippers | TBD |
| April 29 | Game 7* | TBD at Suns | TNT |
* If necessary
