L.A. Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard will suit up against the Denver Nuggets after missing five games due to a sore right foot. This is great news for the Clippers as Saturday’s matchup will be among the most important games of the season for the squad. 

This contest also serves as the tie-breaker between both teams. The Clippers, who are in third place as of writing, aim to stay in their spot while the Nuggets are looking to overtake them. To many people’s surprise, the Nuggets haven’t gone down the standings in the past couple of weeks which is a good sign. The Clippers have won seven out of their last 10 games while the Nuggets have also won eight out of their last 10 games. 

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The Clippers will have their hands full against MVP favorite Nikola Jokic and the surging Michael Porter Jr., who has been playing exceptional basketball since Jamal Murray went down with an injury.

Leonard’s presence, which was significantly missed, will be vital as the Clippers aim to keep the third seed. Kawhi Leonard's stats have been very impressive, averaging 25.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game this season. 

If Leonard remains healthy, the Clippers would be poised to make a deep playoff run this season. The addition of two-time champion Rajon Rondo has helped their offense, even more, this season. Leonard’s co-star in Paul George has also been playing lights out this season, averaging 23.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game.