Missing Kawhi Leonard Almost Cost Cippers in Game 1 Against the Mavericks

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard sits on the bench as he misses his ninth consecutive game while he watches Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks of their Western Conference first-round playoff series at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 22, 2024. There is no timetable for his return to the lineup, although he has participated during non-contact portions of practice. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI