Ibaka missed approximately two months towards the end of the season with a tight lower back, and it appears as though that issue has carried into the postseason. He’s been limited to just 18.4 minutes through the Clippers’ first two playoff games, and he didn’t play in the second half of Game 2. Head coach Tyronn Lue said that was because the team wanted to downsize instead of Ibaka being unavailable, but he’s been listed on the injury report as questionable for Game 3.
The Clippers find themselves in an 0-2 series deficit heading to Dallas, so Game 3 is crucial for their chances of advancing.