Is Mike Conley playing tonight against the LA Clippers in Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs Round 2?
NBA veteran and 2021 All-Star Mike Conley has missed all three of the Utah Jazzs matches against the LA Clippers in the Western Conference semifinals. Conley suffered a right hamstring strain during Utah Jazzs game 5 of the NBA playoffs round 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Utah Jazz had won six straight playoff matches since losing game 1 against the Grizzlies. That was thanks to Donovan Mitchells exploits and an increased scoring rate through the roster. However, the LA Clippers fought back after losing the first two matches of the series. They were in a similar position recently against Luka Doncics Dallas Mavericks in round 1. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 65 points as the former also produced 12 rebounds to power the Clippers to victory in game 3. With the series now poised at 2-1, Utah Jazz fans will want to see Mike Conley feature in the lineup as soon as possible. Up until now, Mike Conley has been listed as questionable for every game of the series, only to be ruled out on the day of the games. For game 4, Conley has again been listed as questionable, but is expected to feature to some extent. Mike Conley himself was under the impression that he will be ready to play in game 1. But a niggling hamstring injury has meant the point-guard has not featured so far, with Donovan Mitchells form negating his absence. Mike Conley is questionable for tomorrow (mild right hamstring strain).  utahjazz (@utahjazz) June 14, 2021  Head coach Quinn Snyder said the following about Mike Conleys absence before game 3,  It has nothing to do with us feeling any form of accomplishment having won a couple games. Mikes not ready to go yet and hes working hard every day to try to get back. We know how difficult the series is going to be and when Mikes ready, hell be back.  Donovan Mitchell also said before game 3 that the Utah Jazz are anxious to get Conley back. Mike Conley himself has been optimistic about him featuring in the series at some point,  "My mindset is, I'm going to be ready to play. That's kind of the visual I put in front of myself, I'm going to be ready. But at the same time, we're going to see what happens in the next few days and be smart about how we approach it going into this next series." Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley of the Utah Jazz  Regardless, with the LA Clippers responding in game 3 with an intense performance, the Jazz will be looking to get Conley back as soon as possible. He is expected to be ready for game 4, with the head-coach suggesting that they are waiting for Conley to be ready to return. Conley has averaged 16.2 points, six assists and 1.4 steals so far, and improved his production to more than 18 points and eight assists in the five matches he played in round 1. Edited by Arnav Kholkar