Clippers coach Doc Rivers announced pregame that starting point guard Patrick Beverley would miss Wednesday’s Game 2 vs. Dallas with a left calf strain. The coach told reporters Beverley “wasn’t moving well” prior to the game, “so we scratched him.”
Doc Rivers says Patrick Beverley is out with a left calf strain. Said the point guard wasn't moving well and they scratched him.
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) August 19, 2020
Beverley, who carries a well-earned reputation as one of the league’s most dogged defenders, had eight points, five rebounds and two steals in Monday’s 118-110 Game 1 victory. Midseason addition Reggie Jackson could slot into the starting role, with Terance Mann picking up additional time off the bench.
Doc Rivers on Patrick Beverley's injury length: "Obviously it's something that's lingered. I have no sense if he's playing next game, or if it takes a week or so. I just don't know."
— Farbod Esnaashari (@Farbod_E) August 19, 2020
