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Orlando Magic Playoff Lessons: LA Clippers valued depth, but it had a breaking point

Reggie Jackson stepped up in a big way during the LA Clippers' Western Conference Finals series. But it was not enough to advance. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Any team with Kawhi Leonard always seems to be flirting with injury.

Ever since his injury issues boiled over in San Antonio, everyone around him has worked on his schedule and at his comfort. Leonard’s team has had to have a plan to manage him and have him ready for the playoffs and the games that really matter.

What this means in reality in a salary-capped league is that the team with Leonard has to spend smart.