Already without Kawhi Leonard (right knee sprain), the LA Clippers enter Game 5 vs. Phoenix without Ivica Zubac, head coach Tyronn Lue informed reporters during his pregame availability. The starting center will miss a potential elimination game with an MCL sprain, leaving minutes to be sopped up by DeMarcus Cousins.
Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (MCL sprain) will not play tonight in Game 5 of the WCF against the Phoenix Suns.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 28, 2021
Zubac has averaged 6.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 17.7 minutes during the playoffs. His playing time is likely to go at least in part to DeMarcus Cousins, who has seen limited action (18 minutes) in the series thus far.
