Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors is set to action tonight against the Sacramento Kings.
In a video posted pregame by the Raptors, Leonard was seen shooting around and moving well. According to head coach Nick Nurse, they're planning to clear Leonard to play tonight:
“We’re planning on him going.”
– Coach Nurse https://t.co/TgKdyCqx3z
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 8, 2018
To recall, Leonard suffered a minor ankle injury against the Phoenix Suns last Friday. In seven games so far, Leonard has logged in 26.1 points per game on 50.4 percent shooting, as well as 7.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. He also shoots 44.8 percent from downtown.
Leonard's performance has been a revelation thus far. Though no one doubted that he still has his capabilities intact, some were skeptical if Leonard will play with the same passion and energy with his new team. But all these doubts were cast aside given the Raptors' strong start.
Despite his two-game absence, the Raptors still managed to rack up the wins. They are currently riding a four-game winning streak and are 10-1 to start off the season. Despite the major changes in the offseason, the Raptors haven't lost their touch and are still considered the best in the Eastern Conference.
CJ Miles, however, will miss the game due to a right hip bursitis.
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