LAC vs BOS Dream 11: Will Leonard return to action for the Clippers?
Paul George is back from an injury for the Los Angeles Clippers, but they have been without Kawhi Leonard for the past three games.
The duo are yet to play with each other after signing in the summer, but the main aim has to be the NBA title.
Leonard has been managed by Doc Rivers in previous games, but the former Toronto Raptors star has a legitimate knee injury.
The next game for the Clippers isn’t easy as they host the high-flying Boston Celtics.
No one would have expected the Celtics to lead the East, especially after losing Kyrie Irving in the off-season.
However, they are 11-2 going into this game and came off a 14-point win over the Phoenix Suns.
Brad Stevens has done a great job with the team so far, and this will be a real test of their title credentials.
Match details
- NBA Season 2019-20
- Los Angeles Clippers vs Boston Celtics
- 21 November, 2019 – 8:30 AM IST
- Venue: Staples Center
Dream 11 Fantasy tips and predictions
George has done a great job for the Clippers since returning from an injury, however, Leonard is a still a doubt for the game against the Celtics (h/t CBS Sports).
The Clippers still have enough firepower to deal without Leonard, but they need to be wary of Boston.
The best from the East might have lost Al Horford and Irving during the off-season but Kemba Walker is doing a brilliant job with the likes of Marcus Smart and Jayson Tatum.
Point guards
Two Celtics stars should be selected for this Dream 11 match. Walker has been excellent since joining the Eastern Conference side and he should be joined by Brad Wanamaker just to balance out the credits.
Shooting guards
Lou Williams has been excellent for the Clippers over the years and is possibly the best NBA player off the bench.
Smart is a fantastic player to have in the Dream 11 team, and the Celtic star needs to have a good game against the Clippers if Stevens wants to record a win.
Small forwards
Leonard is a major doubt for the game and the bulk of the scoring in this clash could be done by George.
The new Clippers star scored 18 in the win over the Oklahoma Thunder but he wasn’t the one who got the most points.
Power forwards
Patrick Paterson is another player that is selected to keep the use of credits in check.
Centers
Montrezl Harrell top scored for the Clippers in their win over the Thunder, and could have a huge game again.
Ivica Zubac also scored 12 points and recorded 10 rebounds in the win and he is the other center selected for this clash.
Star player
Walker could have been an option for this clash but given that the Clippers are playing at home, George should be the star player.
Prediction
This is a tough one to call given Boston’s form and the star power of the Clippers. Should Kawhi return, the home side should win, however, if the former Raptor isn’t playing, the Celtics should run out victors.
Disclaimer
Selections, fantasy tips and predictions are based on historical data related to the team. It is advisable to conduct additional research close to the game for more accurate team news and player availability.
Several factors were taken to build this team, however, individuals should have their own ideas for player selection as this piece only provides some guidelines.
