Clippers Rest Leonard and George in Loss to Bucks, Eye Intuit Dome Debut

In a tough scheduling twist, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George opted to sit out the LA Clippers' game against the Milwaukee Bucks, following a back-to-back afternoon game weekend that left them nursing injuries. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue expressed relief about the team's upcoming move to the Intuit Dome next season, where they will have more control over their scheduling and game times. The Clippers have long faced challenges sharing the downtown arena with other teams, but the new arena in Inglewood offers a fresh start for a franchise that has transformed into a Western Conference contender under new ownership.

Former Clippers coach and current Milwaukee coach, Doc Rivers, reflected on the difficulties of the Clippers' scheduling challenges during his time with the team, describing back-to-back afternoon games as "not natural." The upcoming move to the Intuit Dome signals a significant milestone for the Clippers, as they aim to shed their reputation as perennial underdogs and vie for their first NBA title. With star player James Harden stepping up in the absence of Leonard and George, the Clippers are poised to continue their winning streak and establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the league.