The Clippers are in the middle of the most arduous part of their season, playing six games in nine days — a stretch that threatens to push them to their limits.Making matters worse, injuries are proving difficult to avoid.

The center is averaging career highs in points (15.0), rebounds (12.7) and assists (2.6) and remains a solid rim protector, drawing praise from coaches, teammates and opponents.

The Clippers released their injury report for their game against the Bulls that included Kawhi Leonard and James Harden.

With Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac out, the Clippers saw their four-game winning streak end in a loss to the Bulls.