Leonard has played just five games this season, as star guards James Harden and Norman Powell have had to carry the offense on their backs. Both Harden and Powell are having All-Star-caliber seasons and have played huge roles in LA's success.

Powell (back) won't play Wednesday against Boston, Joey Linn of SI.com reports. Powell will be sidelined for the first time since Dec. 4, as he was unable to shake this questionable tag. It's possible,

Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 116-102.

Given the opportunity to become a starter, the 6-foot-4 guard of 10 seasons has helped the Clippers to fifth place in the West with a breakout effort.

Powell is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Celtics due to back soreness, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports. Powell is in danger of missing his first game since Dec. 4 on Wednesday due to back soreness.

The Los Angeles Clippers rule Kawhi Leonard out, with James Harden's injury status uncertain ahead of their matchup vs. the Boston Celtics.

It's always a treat for the UCLA faithful to see former Bruins face off at the next level, almost like a proud parent seeing that their children have made it. O

The Clippers released their injury report for their game against the Bulls that included Kawhi Leonard and James Harden.

Boston’s starting five is finding cohesion, and its defense stifled Golden State. The Celtics’ ability to stay consistent will be tested against the Clippers, who sit fifth in the Western Conference standings and sport a 15-7 record at the Intuit Dome.

Clippers are holding Kawhi Leonard out on front end of back-to-back tomorrow vs Celtics, and Ivica Zubac (eye) also is not ready to return. All of James Harden, Norman Powell, Kris

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell is one of the most interesting stories in the NBA this season. Powell is averaging 23.7 points per game on 49.0/44.1/83

Unfortunately for the Clippers, they have some key players listed on the injury report ahead of today's game. One such name is Norman Powell, who is currently listed as QUESTIONABLE as he is dealing with back soreness.