The Los Angeles Clippers could be without some key players as they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Los Angeles Clippers will try to get back on track as they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday.
The Clippers are coming off a 111-109 loss to the Orlando Magic, which was their second straight loss. They've lost three of their last five. This is their second game in a three-game homestand. They are 27-30, tenth in the West and six games up on the eleventh place Memphis Grizzlies.
The Timberwolves are coming off a 124-121 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. They have won four of their last five. This is the second game of a three game road trip for the Wolves. They are 36-23, putting them at fifth in the West. They are a game out of being in third.
This is the third meeting of the season between the two teams. They split the first two, with the Clippers winning 115-96 on February 8.
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
The Clippers could be without All-Star Kawhi Leonard, who is listed as QUESTIONABLE with left ankle soreness. Kawhi hasn't missed a game since January 20, playing in 14 straight, not including the All-Star game.
He played 32 minutes against the Magic on February 22, scoring 37 points, grabbing eight rebounds, and dishing four assists.
John Collins is also QUESTIONABLE with a head laceration and neck soreness. He missed the last game against the Magic after playing just 16 minutes against the Lakers on February 20.
In his first season with the Clippers, he's averaging 13.8 points and 5.2 rebounds in 53 games.
Darius Garland remains OUT with left toe injury management. He has yet to suit up for the Clippers after being acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for James Harden.
He has not played since January 14, and it is unknown when he will make his Clippers debut.
Bradley Beal is OUT after undergoing surgery for a left hip fracture. He will not return to the court this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
The Timberwolves are very healthy going into this game with only G-League players listed on their injury report. They have been one of the healthiest teams in the league all season with Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and Julius Randle playing in 46 of 59 games together.
They have had their starting lineup of Edwards, Gobert, Randle, Jaden McDaniels, and Donte DiVincenzo for 45 games.
Jules Bernard, Enrique Freeman, and Rocco Zikarsky are all OUT on G-League two-way deals.