Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard had to leave the Crypto.com Arena prematurely during the first half of the team’s 118-100 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Tuesday’s NBA action after being sidelined by sudden back spasms.

The team disclosed that Leonard was battling thoracic spasms, leading to his early departure from the game. According to ESPN, Leonard chose to go home for rest as sitting with the spasms proved to be too uncomfortable.

“The Clippers said Leonard was suffering from thoracic spasms,” Ohm Youngmisuk wrote. “A source said Leonard went home to rest because he was uncomfortable sitting with the spasms.”

Leonard’s early exit came after he managed to contribute six points in 12 minutes of play. It was revealed by the source that Leonard had been facing back issues earlier that day and attempted to play through the discomfort, unfortunately without any signs of improvement.

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This season, Leonard has made appearances in 58 games, marking his highest participation in a single season with the Clippers since his arrival to the franchise in the 2019-2020 season. He’s averaged 23.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 58 games this season.

Leonard was in action during the Clippers’ 112-102 victory over Chicago on Saturday, but he, along with teammate Paul George, sat out the following game—a 124-117 loss to Milwaukee on Sunday. Leonard’s absence from the Milwaukee game was attributed to left groin soreness, while George was sidelined due to left knee soreness.

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Despite their recent ailments, both Leonard and George were back on the court for Tuesday’s matchup before Leonard was compelled to exit due to the back spasms.