The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, December 26, at Moda Center, with tipoff set for 10:00 p.m. ET. Los Angeles holds an 8-21 record and rides a two-game winning streak.
Portland is 12-18 and has lost two straight games, most recently a 106-110 defeat at Orlando. The Clippers won their only matchup this season 114-107 at home on October 26.
Los Angeles will be without Bradley Beal (left hip fracture), Derrick Jones Jr. (right knee sprain), Chris Paul (not with team), and Ivica Zubac (left ankle sprain).
Portland faces a major injury challenge with Jerami Grant, Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard, Matisse Thybulle, and Blake Wesley all sidelined, while Kris Murray and Robert Williams III are questionable.
James Harden leads the Clippers, averaging 26.0 points, 8.1 assists, and 5.1 rebounds per game, while Kawhi Leonard contributes 26.1 points and 6.2 rebounds. John Collins adds 12.5 points, and Kris Dunn provides 8.4 points and 2.9 assists per outing.
Deni Avdija carries Portland with 25.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game. Shaedon Sharpe contributes 22.1 points and 4.4 rebounds, and Donovan Clingan provides 10.4 points and 10.4 rebounds, highlighting limited depth due to injuries.
