The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Los Angeles Clippers on February 28, 2025. As the NBA season begins to enter its business end, things are getting really close among the teams. Hosting the game at home, the Lakers will surely be hoping to register yet another win to solidify their playoff chances further.
Interestingly, the Lakers and the Clippers have shared an almost similar fate this year. Both Los Angeles-based teams are going neck to neck in the Western Conference. While the Lakers are in the 5th position with 35 wins and 21 losses, the Clippers are ranked right below them at 6th with 32 wins and 26 losses. Thus, the clash of these two teams will be a banger.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Prediction
As mentioned earlier, the Lakers and the Clippers have very little to separate them statistically. However, the purple and gold might just have an edge due to a number of factors. JJ Redick has been doing some fine work this season. Despite occasionally losing the plot midway, Redick has held the team well together. Currently, LeBron James and co. are on a three-game winning streak. Add to that the fiery forms of both LeBron James and Luka Doncic. While James has averaged 24.7 points this season, Doncic too, has kept up the pace with 26.4 points per game.
On the contrary, the Clippers have not been so cynical in their last few games. After losing three consecutive games, the Clippers finally found some success against the Chicago Bulls. Winning 122-117, the Clippers will now look to carry on with the good work further. The team will be looking up to James Harden, who has dropped an average of 21.8 points per game, and Ivica Zubac, who has 15.3 points to show off in-game on average.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Probable Starting Lineup
Here is the probable starting lineup for both teams:
Los Angeles Lakers
- Luka Doncic
- Austin Reaves
- Rui Hachimura
- Jaxson Hayes
- Dalton Knecht
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Los Angeles Clippers
- James Harden
- Ben Simmons
- Kawhi Leonard
- Derrick Jones Jr.
- Ivica Zubac
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Injury Update
For the Los Angeles Lakers, the injury of LeBron James(foot) is big news. While James will be closely monitored, the only other injury is Maximilian Kleber.
However, only one injured name is on the Clippers’ list. That is Norman Powell, who is suffering from knee complications and is under day-to-day observation.
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