Kawhi Leonard Will Make his Return to the Clippers After Missing 12 Games.

Kawhi Leonard is Back for the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will start in Thursday’s game.

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against the Detroit Pistons after missing the past 12 games with an injured right knee.

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