Kawhi Leonard and Paul George returned for the LA Clippers on Monday night against the Hornets in Charlotte, N.C.

Leonard had missed the previous six games due to a sprained right ankle. And George missed seven consecutive games because of a right hamstring strain.

The Clippers also welcomed back guard Luke Kennard, who missed nine straight games with a strained right calf. Guard Norman Powell remained out with a left groin strain.

Leonard and George participated in practice on Friday and appeared close to returning on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings. But they were ruled out before that game.

Coach Ty Lue has had Leonard and George on the court together in only four games this season for a total of 65 minutes. The Clippers are plus-38 with their two stars on the court together, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.