The Clippers are in the middle of the most arduous part of their season, playing six games in nine days — a stretch that threatens to push them to their limits.Making matters worse, injuries are proving difficult to avoid.

The Chicago Bulls stayed out west and traveled to the brand-new Intuit Dome to face the Los Angeles Clippers on MLK Day. On Monday night, the Bulls defeated the Clippers 112-99.  The Clippers were not only without All-NBA caliber Kawhi Leonard,

The Clippers released their injury report for their game against the Bulls that included Kawhi Leonard and James Harden.

Kawhi Leonard will sit out the LA Clippers’ game against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. His absence comes as the Clippers face a back-to-back schedule, having played against their cross-town rivals, the LA Lakers, on Sunday. Leonard, who recently returned from a lengthy injury-related absence, has not yet been cleared to play on consecutive nights.

The Chicago Bulls finally snapped out of a five-game slump with a 112-99 win, reigniting their offense by returning to their roots: the 3-point shot.

Kawhi Leonard had one of his best games since returning from a knee injury, scoring 19 points in limited minutes during the Clippers' win over the Lakers.

With Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac unavailable, the Clippers can’t keep up with Zach LaVine (35 points) and Chicago after halftime and lose for the first time in five games, 112-99.

Los Angeles Clippers starting center Ivica Zubac will be out against the Chicago Bulls after sustaining an eye-injury in their previous game.

Zach LaVine scored 35 points and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 112-99 on Monday night to snap a five-game skid. Talen Horton-Tucker added 18 points off the bench. Josh Giddey had 18 points,

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SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for the Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Clippers on MLK Day

The Clippers defense has been incredibly stingy during their current four-game win streak, and the sagging Bulls don't look like the team to interrupt this run. Back L.A. as home favorites tonight.