The Los Angeles Clippers are on the highway on Saturday night time as they journey to tackle the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference matchup.
Los Angeles enters Saturday’s recreation with a 34-36 document after dropping on the highway to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night time.
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Los Angeles Clippers ahead Derrick Jones Jr. (55)© Gary A&interval; Vasquez-Imagn Images
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In Thursday’s loss to the Pelicans, Derrick Jones Jr. led the way in which for the Clippers as he recorded 22 factors, 4 rebounds and three assists whereas John Collins added 18 factors and eight rebounds of his personal.
Now Los Angeles will attempt to bounce again on the highway on Saturday as they face off in opposition to a struggling Mavericks staff.
On the opposite facet, Dallas enters Saturday’s contest with a 23-47 document after dropping at residence to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night time.
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Dallas Mavericks middle Daniel Gafford (21)© Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Daniel Gafford led the way in which for the Mavericks in Wednesday’s loss as he ended the sport with 24 factors and eight rebounds off the bench whereas P.J. Washington recorded 23 factors and 9 rebounds.
While each groups need to decide up a victory in Saturday night time’s matchup, each squads could also be with out a number of key gamers as a consequence of accidents.
Clippers Injury Report: Will Kawhi Leonard, Darius Garland Play?
For the Clippers, they’ve 4 gamers listed on their damage report, together with ahead Kawhi Leonard.
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Los Angeles Clippers ahead Kawhi Leonard (2)Gary A&interval; Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Los Angeles has listed Leonard as questionable as a consequence of a left ankle sprain and he’s at risk of lacking his second consecutive contest.
If Leonard is sidelined as soon as once more, Jordan Miller, Jones Jr. and Collin might all be in line for elevated roles.
The Clippers have dominated out Bennedict Mathurin as a consequence of proper toe damage restoration from Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhauser are each set to overlook the rest of the season.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland (10) D&interval; Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
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The excellent news for Los Angeles is that Darius Garland is off their damage report and can return on Saturday after lacking Thursday’s loss as a consequence of toe damage administration.
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Mavericks Injury Report: Will Caleb Martin Play?
On the opposite facet, the Mavericks have 4 gamers listed on their damage report, together with Caleb Martin.
Dallas Mavericks ahead Caleb Martin (16)© Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Dallas has listed Martin as questionable as a consequence of a proper heel contusion and he’s at risk of lacking his third straight recreation.
The Mavericks have dominated out Brandon Williams as a consequence of a concussion whereas Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II are each set to overlook the rest of the season.
Fans can catch Saturday night time’s matchup between the Clippers and Mavericks from Dallas at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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