The Los Angeles Clippers' playoff hopes just got a major boost. Star forward Kawhi Leonard, who missed the final regular season game with an ankle injury, has been removed from the injury report and will return for Wednesday night's critical Western Conference Play-In game against the Golden State Warriors.

This is a pivotal development for the Clippers, who secured the No. 9 seed with a 42-40 record. Their season now hinges on a win-or-go-home rematch against the very Warriors team they defeated at home just days ago. Leonard's availability dramatically shifts the dynamic of this high-stakes showdown.

While Leonard's return is the headline, the Clippers' injury report isn't entirely clear. Isaiah Jackson is listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain, potentially ending an eight-game absence. If he can't go, expect increased minutes for John Collins and Brook Lopez. The team has already ruled out Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhauser for the remainder of the season.

With Leonard back in the lineup, the intensity for this win-or-go-home clash is dialed up to another level. Tune in to see if the Clippers, powered by their returning star, can extend their season and take one step closer to the NBA playoffs.