The San Antonio Spurs, on the other side of the ball, just need a single win now. The 25-year-old told reporters that he would play in Game 6 shortly after the Spurs claimed a 3-2 edge in the series following a 110-107 win on Tuesday.
After sustaining a sprained left ankle in Game 5 of the Spurs' second-round playoff series against Houston that sidelined him late in the fourth quarter and in overtime, Kawhi Leonard did not hesitate when he was asked whether he'll be available for Game 6. With the win, Gregg Popovich's squad moves on to face the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals.
Jonathon Simmons will take Leonard's place in the starting lineup.
At least in this series, we can expect competitive games.
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The Spurs now hold a 3-2 lead in the series.
Already without veteran Tony Parker, who suffered a season-ending quadriceps injury in Game 2, the Spurs looked to be the underdog entering this one without Leonard's scoring and defense. The Rockets had been 3-0 against San Antonio in postseason series, winning in the first round in 1980, the conference semifinals in 1981, and the conference finals in 1995. I am still shocked by the walnuts Manu Ginobili showcased in trying to block the league's floppiest fish, James Harden, as time expired.
Spurs: Danny Green got a technical in the third quarter for a scuffle with Ariza. Harden was brilliant through most of Tuesday's game, finishing with a triple-double - 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Dekker had six points. Trevor Ariza paced Houston with 20 points, and Clint Capela had 15 points and 12 boards.
Kawhi Leonard will not suit up after suffering an ankle injury in Game 5, the team announced on Twitter. Mark this one up for Houston, but it will not be an easy game. Just don't be surprised if the robot returns fully charged in Game 7, should it come to that.
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