Win-or-Go-Home at the Dome

Host Grant Mona previews a massive Wednesday night at the Intuit Dome. With the season on the line, we go inside the final practices for both the Clippers and the Warriors as they prepare for a high-stakes 9-vs-10 Play-In clash. One team looks to protect its new home, while a dynasty looks to prove it has one more run left in the tank. Segment One: Clippers Practice and the Status of Kawhi Leonard The Los Angeles Clippers (42–40) held their final full practice today before hosting the Warriors in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament. After a rollercoaster finish to the regular season, the focus in Inglewood is squarely on health and defensive intensity. The Kawhi Question: Grant reacts to the scene at practice where Kawhi Leonard was a participant after being rested in the season finale. Following his earlier comments about the team no longer being "contenders," Kawhi looked locked in today, though the coaching staff remains cautious about his workload. Ty Lue’s "Toddler" Mentality: We hear from Tyronn Lue, who doubled down on his competitive philosophy. Lue told the media, "I don’t care if it’s young guys, veterans, or toddlers on the floor—we’re playing to win." Lue discussed the challenge of facing a veteran Warriors squad and why he believes the Clippers’ culture of "gritting out" tough starts will pay off in a single-elimination setting. X-Factors: Grant highlights John Collins and Bogdan Bogdanović, both of whom took extra reps today. With the Warriors’ size in the frontcourt, Collins’ activity on the boards will be the key to the Clippers' transition game. Segment Two: Warriors Practice and the Minutes Restriction Debate The Golden State Warriors (37–45) have been in Los Angeles since Saturday, treating this trip like a business mission. However, the news coming out of their practice today at a local facility has raised some eyebrows regarding their strategy for tomorrow. The 40-Minute Cap: Grant breaks down the shocking admission from Steve Kerr, who revealed that Stephen Curry, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford will all be on medical minutes restrictions for the Play-In game. Kerr noted that none of the three are expected to exceed 40 minutes, a decision reportedly handed down by the medical staff to prevent re-injury. Curry’s Perspective: We hear from Steph Curry, who downplayed the restrictions. Curry emphasized that while he wants to be on the floor for every second of a "do-or-die" game, he trusts the process. "We've been in these spots before," Curry told reporters. "It’s about making those minutes count and not letting the game get away from us early." Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.