Kawhi Leonard, John Collins avoid injury, to play vs. Lakers despite scary collision

The LA Clippers just got Kawhi Leonard back from a 10-game absence due to a sprained ankle, which was much-needed considering their recent injury luck . For a moment involving teammate John Collins during Sunday night's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers, it appeared as though his return would be short-lived.

During the fourth quarter of the Clippers game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Leonard and Collins collided on a defensive possession that saw both of them stumble and clutch at their knees.

Kawhi Leonard quickly asked out of the game on the ensuing possession, sat on the bench and immediately began testing his knee. He even stood up by the bench and started mimicking his explosive box jump form as part of the process.

Leonard was prepared to check back into the game