Champagnie Returns, Barnes Out: Balancing Toughness & Health

0:00For the NBA, it's March 7th. Here's what's happening. 8. Sure, you're subscribed, so you never miss an update. Julian Champagne is clear to play for the spurs against the visiting clippers tonight. He was listed as questionable with a sore left knee after getting banged up in Thursday's game against the pistons. The wing player gutted it out last time, scoring 16 points and grabbing 7 rebounds despite the pain. Here this week, Champagne dealt with a Charlie horse in his thigh late in the game, plus an awkward landing in the second half. He briefly visited the locker room and used the stationary bike, but refused to come out and finish strong. Coach's praise is toughness, noting he demanded to stay in even while hobbling. It's a team effort to decide when players push through discomfort during the long season. Meanwhile, Harrison Barnes will miss his third straight game due to an ankle impingement. That injury ended his impressive streak of 364 consecutive games. Champagne steps up for his 165th game in a row.

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