The Charlotte Hornets visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday at Intuit Dome with several players limited on the injury report.
Miles Bridges is probable with right knee soreness, while Collin Sexton is questionable due to a left hamstring issue. Pat Connaughton remains questionable with illness, and Mason Plumlee is out recovering from right groin surgery. Bridges’ 19.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game could provide a significant boost if he suits up.
Charlotte comes off a dominant 150-95 road win over the Utah Jazz, snapping a brief losing skid after a 112-114 defeat to the Pacers. LaMelo Ball (19.9 points, 7.8 assists) and Brandon Miller (19.4 points) will be critical to maintaining the team’s offensive rhythm against Los Angeles.
The Clippers are dealing with their own injury concerns. Bradley Beal (left hip fracture), Bogdan Bogdanovic (left hamstring), Derrick Jones Jr. (right knee sprain), and Chris Paul (not with team) are out, while Kawhi Leonard is questionable with a right ankle sprain.
Leonard’s 27.8 points per game would be pivotal if he plays, with James Harden (25.6 points, 7.9 assists) expected to lead the scoring load regardless.
Los Angeles enters the matchup on a two-game winning streak, beating Detroit 98-92 and Brooklyn 121-105 on the road. Ivica Zubac (15.0 points, 10.7 rebounds) and John Collins (13.3 points, 5.0 rebounds) are likely to anchor the frontcourt in the absence of multiple starters.
This season, the Clippers lead the Hornets 1-0, defeating Charlotte 131-116 in November. The game is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET.
