USA: Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) looks to pass during the second quarter of the NBA preseason game against the Sacramento Kings at Intuit Dome.
USA: Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) looks to pass during the second quarter of the NBA preseason game against the Sacramento Kings at Intuit Dome.
Key Points
The Los Angeles Clippers are at home on Saturday night as they host the Boston Celtics in an interconference matchup.
Los Angeles enters Saturday’s game with a 12-21 record after defeating the Utah Jazz at home on Thursday night.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2)
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2)
In Thursday’s victory over the Jazz, Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Clippers as he recorded 45 points and seven rebounds while James Harden added 20 points and seven assists of his own.
Now Los Angeles will try to extend their winning streak to seven games on Saturday as they face off against the Celtics in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Boston enters Saturday’s contest with a 21-12 record after defeating the Sacramento Kings on the road on Thursday night.
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7). — Source: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Jaylen Brown led the way for the Celtics in Thursday’s victory as he ended the game with 29 points, 10 rebounds and four assists while Derrick White recorded 16 points, five rebounds and seven assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, one side may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Celtics Injury Report
For the Celtics, they have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out star forward Jayson Tatum.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0). — Source: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Of course, Tatum is expected to miss the entire season as he continues to recover from a torn Achilles he suffered last year during the playoffs.
Outside of Tatum, the rest of Boston’s roster enters Saturday’s game healthy as they try to snap the Clippers’ winning streak.
On the other side, the Clippers have three players listed on their injury report, though Ivica Zubac is not one of them.
Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac
Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac
Of course, Zubac has been sidelined since December 20 due to a Grade 2 left ankle sprain and while he was expected to miss at least three weeks due to the injury, he will return on Saturday against the Celtics.
This is massive news for the Clippers as they get back one of their key players, though it is likely that Los Angeles will put Zubac on a minutes restriction which could allow for Brook Lopez to continue to have an increased role.
LA Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (10) — Source: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Los Angeles has ruled out Bogdan Bogdanovic and Bradley Beal as they continue to recover from injuries while Chris Paul remains sidelined as he is away from the team.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Celtics and Clippers from Los Angeles at 10:30 p.m. EST on NBA TV.
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