Spurs' Kawhi Leonard out for Game 3 vs. Warriors

By Sports Illustrated and Chris Chavez/Sports Illustrated
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San Antonio Spurts forward Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Saturday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors due to his nagging ankle injury. 

Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich made the announcement during Saturday morning's pregame shootaround. 

In Game 1, Leonard landed on the foot of Warriors center Zaza Pachulia was exited the game with 7:54 remaining in the third quarter. The Spurs led 76–55 before the Warriors came back to win the game. He originally suffered injured after Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Jonathon Simmons is expected to start in Leonard's absence.

The Warriors lead the series 2–0.