Kawhi Leonard remains out tomorrow. James Harden is listed as questionable.

Despite his numbers dipping to career lows off bench, Russell Westbrook ranks top 10 in FG% allowed as defender and Clips are shooting 55% off his passes - 2nd to LeBron.

PG: 'We owed it to him to make it work. We know what sacrifice looks like now.' espn.com/nba/story/_/id…

Nikola Jokic is trending toward top-5 in total points, rebounds, assists for 2nd time in his career. Only Wilt has done this multiple times per ESPN Stats & Info. Jokic finished 8-10 vs Gobert as contesting defender. That 80% FG is 2nd-highest in Gobert's career per Second Spectrum.

Ty Lue was asked when does his playoff prep start now that the playoff matchup is set between Clippers and Mavericks:

'I've already started.'

Nikola Jokic had 41-11-7 while making 16-of-20 shots. He recorded his 2nd career game with 40-10-5 and 80% shooting, tied for the 2nd-most in NBA history. Wilt had four such games. Joker is tied with Giannis and Kareem at two per ESPN Stats & Info

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is facing federal charges. A source with knowledge of the investigation told ESPN that Ohtani’s claims of theft are accurate.

More from Paula Lavigne and T.J. Quinn …

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A lot of Bone Thugs being played at Crypto tonight. Bones Hyland has 24 points in the first half and Clippers without their star quartet lead the Suns 56-55.

STARTERS 4/10
LAC
Amir Coffey
P.J. Tucker
Mason Plumlee
Terance Mann
Bones Hyland

PHX
Royce O’Neale
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic
Bradley Beal
Devin Booker

New ESPN story: Adam Silver said the allegations against Jontay Porter are a “cardinal sin” and, if true, could lead to him being banned from the sport, plus discussion of the Wolves sale and low foul rates at today’s Board of Governors press conference: espn.com/nba/story/_/id…

Asked if there’s any concern that Kawhi Leonard’s absence — which will reach six straight tonight — will extend into the postseason, Ty Lue said right now that isn’t a concern.

Russell Westbrook is out tonight in addition to James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Ivica Zubac is available.

BREAKING: After arriving in a blockbuster offseason trade, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has agreed on a four-year, $135 million contract extension, his agent Jason Glushon of Glushon Sports Mgmt tells ESPN.

I’ll never forget being on Daily News Live with Mister Cee. Funny, all he wanted to do was talk sports and Knicks and Nets. And all I wanted to do was talk old school hip hop, Big Daddy Kane, Biggie and how to DJ mixes with him. It was like this every time I saw him. RIP Finisher

No no no no no. Cee was one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. A hip-hop legend, Big Daddy Kane’s DJ, helped bring us Biggie, always came with the best old school at noon mixes daily. But he was also a passionate sports fan who just was such a good soul. Will miss you Cee.

Since trade to Dallas #Mavericks , P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford have raised the team’s #NBA postseason hopes and defense while leaving tough rebuilding situations in the process. Story in Andscape. bit.ly/43SOPi8

Russell Westbrook got his 199th triple-double. Playing his best defense and the only one to average 10-5-5 off bench in a career, Russ talks to ESPN about the move that launched the Clippers this season: “Ain't nobody better than me coming off the bench.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id…

Clippers list Kawhi Leonard (right knee inflammation), Paul George (left knee soreness) and James Harden (right foot inflammation) as out tonight in second of back to back against Phoenix.

Russell Westbrook (left hand contusion) and Ivica Zubac (left ankle) are questionable.

After an MRI, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s left Achilles tendon is fully intact and his return to play will come with how quickly his left calf strain heals, sources tell ESPN.

Wow. Clippers out to a 28-4 start in Phoenix with Russ energy on high in starting lineup.

STARTERS 4/9
LAC
Terance Mann
Paul George
Ivica Zubac
Norman Powell
Russell Westbrook

PHX
Grayson Allen
Kevin Durant
Drew Eubanks
Bradley Beal
Devin Booker