Los Angeles Clippers player Kawhi Leonard injured during their game against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on December 25, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP)

He received eight stitches to treat a cut to his mouth. During the game, Clippers won against Denver Nuggets with total score of 121-108.

The Clipper allstar Kawhi is being hit in the face by the elbow of his teammate Serge Ibaka.

“He’s going to be fine,” coach Tyronn Lue said. “He got up and walked off the floor. So he’s good.”

The Clippers (2-0) is set to play against Dallas Mavericks (0-2) on Sunday.