Clippers' Kennard out vs. Timberwolves with hamstring injury

The Clippers will be without guard Luke Kennard in Tuesday's play-in game against the Timberwolves. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Clippers' Luke Kennard out Tuesday vs. Timberwolves with hamstring injury

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 4/12/22

When the Los Angeles Clippers take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Play-In Tournament on Tuesday night, they'll be without the NBA's most accurate three-point shooter from this season.

Luke Kennard didn’t make the trip with the Clippers due to his sore hamstring.
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) April 12, 2022

A career 42.5% shooter from distance, Kennard converted on a career-best and league-high 44.9% of his three-point attempts this season. In his 70 games played (13 starts) during the 2021-2022 campaign, the southpaw finished with averages of 11.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 27.4 minutes per contest.

Kennard also led the Clippers in free throw percentage this season at 89.6%.

Though they won't have the former Duke Blue Devil available on Tuesday, Los Angeles will have seven-time All-Star Paul George and sharpshooter Norman Powell on the court. George was limited to 31 games this season due to injury, but returned to action in late-March, while Powell — who the Clippers traded for in February — came back from his foot ailment six days ago.

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