The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Indiana Pacers on Friday, March 27, with both teams entering the matchup dealing with multiple injuries. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET as the Western Conference contender faces a Pacers team navigating a depleted rotation.
Los Angeles arrives with momentum after dominant wins over the Toronto Raptors (119-94) and Milwaukee Bucks (129-96). Indiana split its last two games, defeating the Orlando Magic 128-126 before falling to the Los Angeles Lakers 137-130.
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal, who is sidelined with a left hip injury. Yanic Konan Niederhauser is also out due to a torn right Lisfranc ligament, while Jordan Miller is listed as questionable with back soreness.
Those absences increase the offensive load on Kawhi Leonard, who leads the team with 28.3 points per game while shooting 50.4% from the field. The veteran wing also contributes 6.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists, making him the central piece in Los Angeles’ half-court offense.
Darius Garland provides secondary scoring and playmaking, averaging 21.1 points and 6.8 assists in his appearances this season. John Collins adds interior efficiency, shooting 55.2% from the field while averaging 13.5 points and 5.3 rebounds.
Indiana’s injury list features several key names, including Tyrese Haliburton, who is out with a torn right Achilles tendon. Johnny Furphy is also sidelined with a torn right ACL.
Ivica Zubac is out with a rib fracture after appearing in five games for Indiana this season. Aaron Nesmith is listed as probable with low back soreness, while Obi Toppin is questionable with a similar issue. Jalen Slawson is doubtful as a two-way player currently assigned to the G League.
Pascal Siakam continues to anchor the Pacers’ offense, averaging 23.9 points and 6.6 rebounds across 58 games.
The previous meeting between these teams came on March 4, when Los Angeles secured a 130-107 victory.
The Clippers currently sit in the Western Conference playoff picture, while the Pacers hold a 16-57 record in the Eastern Conference standings.
