Kawhi Leonard looks to lead LA against Miami, despite only playing in just 2 games this season due to injury.
The LA Clippers will face the Miami Heat for the first time this season on Monday (10:30 ET, NBA League Pass). The Heat are riding a three-game winning streak, as opposed to the Clippers who have lost their last two outings.
Here are five things to know for tonight’s cross-conference matchup:
- Miami and LA have identical records: The Heat and Clippers currently sit at 21-17, good enough for 6th in the East and 7th out West. The Heat will be without Jimmy Butler, who is serving a seven-game suspension after his public comments concerning his future with the team. As for the Clippers, they’ll hit the court for the…