Spurs' Leonard misses 3rd straight game with calf tightness

Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs missed his third consecutive game Sunday due to left calf tightness. San Antonio defeated the Phoenix Suns 118-111.

The issue may be reaching a concerning stage for the Spurs, with the team wrapping up a three-game in four-night stretch. Leonard started last weekend's All-Star Game but has not played a meaningful contest since Feb. 10.

The 24-year-old is averaging 20.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, while shooting a league-leading 48.2 percent from beyond the arc. Last year's Defensive Player of the Year ranks fourth in win shares (9.8), fourth in box plus-minus (8.1), and fifth in player efficiency rating (25.7).

Leonard missed 18 games last season with a severe hand injury.