Clippers face the Lakers for conference showdown
Los Angeles Clippers (30-31, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (27-31, ninth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST
LINE: Lakers -1.5; over/under is 224.5
BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes meet when the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers face off on Friday.
The Lakers are 15-19 in conference matchups. The Lakers are 8-16 against opponents with a winning record.
The Clippers are 5-6 against division opponents. The Clippers are 8-4 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
The teams square off for the third time this season. The Clippers won 111-110 in the last matchup on Feb. 4. Marcus Morris led the Clippers with 29 points, and Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 30 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Russell Westbrook is averaging 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 7.5 assists for the Lakers. Davis is averaging 24.2 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and three blocks over the last 10 games.
Reggie Jackson is averaging 16.6 points and 4.5 assists for the Clippers. Morris is averaging 17.9 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Lakers: 3-7, averaging 109.5 points, 44.9 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 6.9 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.7 points per game.
Clippers: 5-5, averaging 112.5 points, 44.0 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 7.6 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points.
INJURIES: Lakers: Carmelo Anthony: day to day (hamstring), Anthony Davis: out (foot), Kendrick Nunn: out (knee), Avery Bradley: day to day (knee).
Clippers: Norman Powell: out (toe), Paul George: out (elbow), Kawhi Leonard: out (knee), Jason Preston: out (foot), Jay Scrubb: out for season (toe).
___
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by
-
2024 NBA Playoff Bracket: Updated schedule, scores, standings
NBA Champions by Year: Complete list of NBA Finals winners
Lakers reportedly 'very open' to idea of pairing LeBron James with Bronny
-
What should LeBron James, Lakers do next after first-round exit?
From LeBron James to Darvin Ham, Lakers face uncertainty following first-round exit
LeBron James' agent does not expect star to retire after this season
-
Knicks reserve Bojan Bogdanovic will have foot surgery, miss rest of playoffs
2024 Bronny James NBA Draft odds: Lakers aiming to pair LeBron-Bronny?
Jamal Murray overcomes calf injury to score 32, hit game-winner in Nuggets' 108-106 win over Lakers
-
2024 NBA Playoff Bracket: Updated schedule, scores, standings
NBA Champions by Year: Complete list of NBA Finals winners
Lakers reportedly 'very open' to idea of pairing LeBron James with Bronny
-
What should LeBron James, Lakers do next after first-round exit?
From LeBron James to Darvin Ham, Lakers face uncertainty following first-round exit
LeBron James' agent does not expect star to retire after this season
-
Knicks reserve Bojan Bogdanovic will have foot surgery, miss rest of playoffs
2024 Bronny James NBA Draft odds: Lakers aiming to pair LeBron-Bronny?