Clippers Injury Report: Antetokounmpo, George, Leonard Ruled Out
Several Key Players to Miss Action Against the Rockets
The Los Angeles Clippers will be without three key players when they take on the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Paul George (hamstring), and Kawhi Leonard (ankle) have all been ruled out for the game.
Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game this season, while George is averaging 23.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. Leonard is averaging 20.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.
The Clippers will also be without Nicolas Batum (ankle) and Robert Covington (knee) for the game. Batum is averaging 8.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, while Covington is averaging 7.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.
The Rockets will be without Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) and Usman Garuba (knee) for the game. Porter is averaging 19.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game, while Garuba is averaging 3.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.
The Clippers are 31-26 this season, while the Rockets are 13-44. The game will be played at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Additional Information
- The Clippers are 1-2 this season without Antetokounmpo, George, and Leonard.
- The Rockets are 1-4 this season without Porter.
- The Clippers are favored by 10.5 points in the game.
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