The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off back-to-back losses to the Los Angeles Clippers last Friday and Sunday, respectively. Clippers guard Norman Powell did not see action in the first of that two meetings due to a knee issue.
Kawhi Leonard had his best game of the season in Sunday’s loss to the Lakers, but James Harden is in a funk and Norman Powell, Derrick Jones Jr. and Ben Simmons are trying to get healthy.
The LA Clippers are set to face the LA Lakers in a regular season game on Sunday. Ahead of the matchup, there was significant news regarding Norman Powell's status.
The Los Angeles Clippers will be missing several key players, including two star players before a home match against the Detroit Pistons.
Norman Powell's absences have contributed to a 1-5 record since the All-Star break and the sixth seed in the West seemingly slipping away.
Los Angeles hosts the Sacramento Kings after James Harden scored 50 points in the Los Angeles Clippers' 123-115 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has played with Derrick Jones Jr. on the Mavericks and against the Clippers 39 times over his NBA career.