The Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers game will be played on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET, at Intuit Dome. The Clippers are the sixth-ranked team in the Western Conference with a record of 28-21. Their two-game winning streak ended as they lost against the Toronto Raptors 108-115 in their most recent game.
The Lakers, meanwhile, are just ahead as they are ranked fifth in the West with a record of 28-19. They are on a two-game winning streak, with their most recent win coming against the third-ranked team in the Eastern Conference New York Knicks, 128-112. The Clippers and Lakers faced off earlier this season on January 19, and the Clippers won 116-102. The Clippers and Lakers have played each other 240 times in the regular season, with the Clippers winning 87 of those games and the Lakers taking 153.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Prediction
The Clippers are averaging 110.3 points per game this season, ranking 23rd in the league. However, they excel defensively, allowing only 107.2 points per game, which ranks third-best in the NBA. Their rebounding numbers are strong as well, with the team pulling down 44.5 rebounds per game (13th in the league) while limiting opponents to 42.2 rebounds per game (third-best). The Clippers are also making 12.1 three-pointers per game, though they rank near the bottom in that category, sitting 25th in the NBA.
The Lakers, on the other hand, are scoring an average of 112.2 points per game, placing them 17th in the league. They give up 112.3 points per game, ranking 12th in defense. On the glass, the Lakers struggle with a low rebound total of 41.4 per game (fourth-worst), while they allow 43.4 rebounds to opponents (12th). In terms of three-pointers, they make 12.0 per game, ranking 25th in the league, and have a 35.6% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, placing them 16th.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Los Angeles Clippers
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- PG James Harden
- SG Terance Mann
- SF Kahwi Leonard
- SF Derrick Jones Jr.
- C Ivica Zubac
Los Angeles Lakers
- PG Austin Reaves
- SG Dalton Knecht
- SF Rui Hachimura
- PF LeBron James
- C Jaxson Hayes
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Injuries Update
Patty Mills missed his chance to debut with the Clippers against the Raptors due to a pending trade from the Utah Jazz, but he is expected to be available for the upcoming game. Kris Dunn (knee) and Cam Christie (ankle) are major doubts for the match, while Norman Powell’s status is uncertain due to right hip soreness.
The newly acquired Luka Doncic, in exchange for Anthony Davis in a blockbuster deal, will miss another game for the Lakers as he continues recovering from an abdomen injury sustained on Christmas Day. His teammate, Maxi Kleber, is also out with a foot issue, as is Christian Wood (knee). Cam Reddish, who has missed the last two games for personal reasons, may return to the lineup for the upcoming game.
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