Kawhi Leonard's recent return to form after injury is vital for the Los Angeles Clippers as they aim for the playoff spot in a competitive Western Conference. In a crucial match against the Dallas Mavericks, Leonard scored 29 points, contributing to the Clippers' fourth straight win. Coach Tyronn Lue emphasized the team's urgency in securing a top-six seed to bypass the play-in tournament. The Clippers are currently neck-and-neck with the Timberwolves and Grizzlies, showcasing the intense competition in their playoff pursuit.
They all realize what's at stake and that having a healthy Kawhi Leonard gives the Clippers their best chance to win now when it matters so much in the jumbled Western Conference.
When Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said, "we're fighting for our lives" and that "right now we need all hands on deck," it was clear that they were doing all in their power to stay alive for the sixth seed.
Zubac had his career-high 11th consecutive double-double game with 25 points and 10 rebounds, which gave him 4,238 boards as a Clipper and pushed him past Bob McAdoo for sole possession of fifth place on the franchise's all-time rebound list.
Once again, the Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies have identical records at 46-32, all of them a half-game behind fifth-seeded Golden State in the West.
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