The Los Angeles Clippers are on the road on Saturday night as they travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference matchup.
Los Angeles enters Saturday's game with a 34-36 record after losing on the road to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) © Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images © Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
In Thursday's loss to the Pelicans, Derrick Jones Jr. led the way for the Clippers as he recorded 22 points, four rebounds and three assists while John Collins added 18 points and eight rebounds of his own.
Now Los Angeles will try to bounce back on the road on Saturday as they face off against a struggling Mavericks team.
On the other side, Dallas enters Saturday's contest with a 23-47 record after losing at home to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) © Brett Davis-Imagn Images © Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Daniel Gafford led the way for the Mavericks in Wednesday's loss as he ended the game with 24 points and eight rebounds off the bench while P.J. Washington recorded 23 points and nine rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night's matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Clippers Injury Report: Will Kawhi Leonard, Darius Garland Play?
For the Clippers, they have four players listed on their injury report, including forward Kawhi Leonard.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Los Angeles has listed Leonard as questionable due to a left ankle sprain and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
If Leonard is sidelined once again, Jordan Miller, Jones Jr. and Collin could all be in line for increased roles.
The Clippers have ruled out Bennedict Mathurin due to right toe injury recovery from Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhauser are both set to miss the remainder of the season.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland (10) D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
The good news for Los Angeles is that Darius Garland is off their injury report and will return on Saturday after missing Thursday's loss due to toe injury management.
Mavericks Injury Report: Will Caleb Martin Play?
On the other side, the Mavericks have four players listed on their injury report, including Caleb Martin.
Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (16) © Jerome Miron-Imagn Images © Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas has listed Martin as questionable due to a right heel contusion and he is in danger of missing his third straight game.
The Mavericks have ruled out Brandon Williams due to a concussion while Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II are both set to miss the remainder of the season.
Fans can catch Saturday night's matchup between the Clippers and Mavericks from Dallas at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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