Splitter practices for Spurs, unclear if he can play against Clippers

Tiago Splitter participated in portions of Friday’s practice, but coach Gregg Popovich wasn’t about to tip his hand as to whether the Spurs’ starting forward will be available when their first-round playoff series with the Los Angeles Clippers opens on Sunday.

“We’d love to play him as much as we can,” Popovich said. “We’ll see. If he plays, he plays. He’s progressing.”

Splitter has missed six straight games with tightness in his right calf.