The Los Angeles Clippers just can't catch a break this season. The Clippers were playing against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The game also marked former Clipper Ivica Zubac's debut with his new Indiana team. During the game, though, LA lost one of their key centers to injury. Yanic Konan Niederhauser, who backed up Zubac in LA, exited the game with a foot injury, per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.
“Yanic Konan Niederhauser is OUT for the remainder of Clippers-Pacers with a right foot injury,” Azarly posted.
After Zubac was traded to the Pacers, Niederhauser emerged as a diamond in the rough for the Clippers. His game was oddly reminiscent of another LA legend, DeAndre Jordan, with his athleticism standing out as his best asset. Before the game against the Pacers, Niederhausen dropped a near-double-double with 11 points, nine rebounds, two steals, and four blocks against the Golden State Warriors.
The Clippers were able to take care of business easily against the Pacers, winning 130-107. Los Angeles jumped to an early 42-25 lead in the first quarter and never looked back. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 29 points and eight rebounds, while starting center Brook Lopez had 17 points. Before he left the game with an injury, Niederhausen had six points, four boards, and two blocks.
