The Charlotte Hornets visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday at Intuit Dome with a limited number of players injury report.
Miles Bridges is likely to have right knee soreness, while Collin Sexton is questionable due to a left hamstring issue. Pat Connaughton remains questionable due to his illness, and Mason Plumlee is 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 is coming off a dominant 150-95 win over the Utah Jazz and snaps a losing skid after a 112-114 loss to the Pacers. LaMelo Ball (19.9 points, 7.8 assists) and Brandon Miller (19.4 points) will be crucial in maintaining the team’s offensive rhythm against Los Angeles.
The Clippers are dealing with their own injury problems. 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 crucial if he plays, with James Harden (25.6 points, 7.9 assists) expected to be the frontrunner anyway.
Los Angeles enters the matchup on a two-game winning streak, beating Detroit 98-92 and Brooklyn 121-105. Ivica Zubac (15.0 points, 10.7 rebounds) and John Collins (13.3 points, 5.0 rebounds) will likely anchor the frontcourt in the absence of multiple starters.
This season, the Clippers led the Hornets 1-0 and defeated Charlotte 131-116 in November. The match is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET.
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