For weeks, Kawhi Leonard had begun an injury ramp-up phase that had fans excited about the potential opportunity for the superstar to rejoin the Clippers against the Warriors.
Leonard had been practicing full five-on-five contact with the Clippers and even traveled with the team on their road trip to Dallas and Memphis. His participation in practice had even his teammates excited.
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