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Spurs Surge: 6 of 7 Wins Fuel Playoff Push
17 Mar
Summary
- Spurs won six of their last seven games.
- Kawhi Leonard is out with an ankle injury.
- Spurs trail Thunder by three and a half games.
The San Antonio Spurs have recently found their winning form, securing victories in six of their past seven contests. Their latest triumph was a decisive 13-point win over the Charlotte Hornets.
On Monday night, the Spurs are set to face the Los Angeles Clippers in a matchup with significant playoff implications. This game presents an opportunity for San Antonio to pressure the Oklahoma City Thunder for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, as they currently trail by three and a half games.
Both teams are navigating through player absences due to injuries. The Spurs will be without rookie Dylan Harper (calf injury) and backup center Luke Kornet (knee soreness). The Clippers will be missing their leading scorer, Kawhi Leonard, who is sidelined with an ankle injury.
With Kawhi Leonard out, the Clippers are expected to rely more on Bennedict Mathurin and Darius Garland for scoring. Mathurin, since his acquisition from the Indiana Pacers, has averaged over 20 points per game. The Spurs, in turn, may lean on Stephon Castle to manage the second unit's offense and Mason Plumlee for frontcourt contributions.
