The Los Angeles Clippers are set to be without their starting center Ivica Zubac for at least four weeks after incurring a right calf strain. Prior to Tuesday night’s 128-117 home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Clippers confirmed that Zubac would be re-evaluated in four weeks.
“We just got to adjust,” Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue admitted. “I think [with] Mase finally trying to get in better shape, he still has a ways to go, but DT, the job he’s done since he’s been here, now they have a bigger role and more responsibility. We’re going to definitely miss Zu.”
Mason Plumlee played in Zubac’s stead on Tuesday night, scoring 14 points and five rebounds in 28 minutes. The Clippers will be hoping that they can continue their fine form without their starting center, having won 23 of their last 30 games. The team find themselves fourth in the Wester Conference standings at 26-14.
