Clippers vs Lakers
Thu, Jan 22
Final
Clippers
Clippers
(20 - 24)
112
-
104
Lakers
Lakers
(26 - 17)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clippers | 36 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 112 |
| Lakers | 29 | 18 | 25 | 32 | 104 |
Venue: Intuit Dome
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Ivica Zubac
LAC | #40 | C
18
19
0
Luka DonÄiÄ
LAL | #77 | F/G
32
11
8
Smart Game Analysis
Los Angeles Lakers has a 55% chance of winning the game
The Lakers are poised to secure a road victory behind the dominant duo of Luka Doncic and LeBron James, exploiting a depleted Clippers roster that is missing key scorers and facing uncertainty around Kawhi Leonard's availability.
Key Analysis
- • Kawhi Leonard is questionable with a knee injury and key contributors Bradley Beal and Bogdan Bogdanovic are confirmed out, severely limiting the Clippers' offensive firepower.
- • Luka Doncic is in peak form, coming off a 38-point triple-double in a win against the Nuggets, and forms a potent tandem with LeBron James.
- • The Clippers' defense has struggled recently, surrendering 138 points in their last game against the Bulls, while the Lakers have held opponents to 100 points per game in their last two outings.
- • Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton provides a significant interior presence to exploit the Clippers, who rank 29th in the league in rebounding.
- • James Harden will face immense pressure to carry the Clippers' offense without his usual supporting cast, likely leading to fatigue late in the game.
- • The Lakers have won their last two games against playoff-caliber opponents, building significant momentum compared to the Clippers' inconsistent play.
