Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Double-double in Sunday's loss
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Zubac registered 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 121-118 loss to the Celtics.
The 28-year-old center continues to make an impact on the glass. Zubac has pulled down double-digit boards in eight of the last 10 games, averaging 16.2 points, 11.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 blocks over that stretch with seven double-doubles.
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Clippers' James Harden: Pours in game-high 37 in loss
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Harden posted 37 points (9-22 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 14-15 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 121-118 loss to the Celtics.
The 37 points led all scorers on the afternoon, but none of Harden's teammates scored more than 17 points as they came up short in Boston. The 36-year-old guard has caught fire, scoring at least 35 points in three of the last four games and producing two triple-doubles during that span while averaging 34.0 points, 9.8 boards, 8.8 assists, 4.5 threes and 1.0 blocks.
Miller (hamstring) won't return to Sunday's game against the Celtics, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Miller is dealing with a left hamstring issue and won't return Sunday. He'll finish with four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 11 minutes. Cam Christie, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kobe Sanders are candidates for an uptick in playing time the rest of the way with Derrick Jones (knee) and Miller sidelined.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Won't return Sunday
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Jones will not return to Sunday's game against Boston, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Jones left the game with a right knee injury and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the contest. He's likely to be evaluated further, but his status for Monday's game against the 76ers is in jeopardy. If he misses time, guys like Nicolas Batum, Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller (hamstring) could become more involved.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Exits with knee injury
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Jones was helped to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right knee injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Celtics, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Jaylen Brown crashed into Jones' knee, and he remained on the floor for an extended period before being helped to the locker room. If the 28-year-old forward is unable to return, Nicolas Batum, Kobe Sanders and Bogdan Bogdanovic are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way.
The Clippers recalled Niederhauser from the G League's San Diego Clippers on Saturday.
Niederhauser joined the Clippers' G League affiliate for Friday's win over the Salt Lake City Stars, notching 12 points (3-3 FG, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and two blocks in 13 minutes. The rookie has appeared in all three of San Diego's games thus far and will likely continue to spend time in the G League this season.
Clippers' Jordan Miller: Logs 12 minutes in double OT win
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Miller contributed two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and two turnovers in 11 minutes during Friday's 133-127 double overtime win over the Mavs.
Miller was fantastic in his regular-season debut Wednesday, but he was a negligible part of the rotation in Friday's double-overtime win over the Mavs. Clippers' head coach Tyronn Lue said it'll be a committee approach filling in the minutes left by Bradley Beal (hip), so it'll be tough to trust the L.A. guards not named James Harden on a nightly basis.
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Clippers' John Collins: Benched down the stretch
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Collins recorded eight points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two steals and three turnovers in 24 minutes during Friday's 133-127 double overtime win over Dallas.
While Collins has been starting the past three games, he hasn't done much with the opportunity, posting meager averages of 6.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. Collins was benched down the stretch of this one and didn't make a single appearance during either overtime period, so it'll be interesting to see if he sticks as a starter for Sunday's game in Boston.
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Clippers' James Harden: Notches 41-point, triple-double
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Harden erupted for 41 points (13-25 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 14 rebounds, 11 assists, one steal, two blocks and three turnovers across 51 minutes during Friday's 133-127 double overtime victory over the Mavericks.
With his eighth triple-double in a Clippers uniform, Harden became the all-time leader in triple-doubles in Clippers' franchise history, and he is now the only player in franchise history with a 40-point triple-double. Harden was nothing short of spectacular in this one, as he hit multiple big shots down the stretch to keep L.A. on top and put an end to the Clippers' six-game skid.
Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Could see increased playing time
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Bogdanovic closed with 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and six assists across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 130-116 loss to the Nuggets.
With Bradley Beal (hip) out for the season, and Kawhi Leonard (ankle) expected to miss some time, Bogdanovic could be in line for a more consistent role in the Clippers' rotation. The sharpshooter was a healthy scratch for the previous two games, but he made the most of his 20 minutes Wednesday, showing he can contribute while the Clippers are shorthanded.
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Clippers' Chris Paul: DNP Wednesday
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Paul didn't see the floor Wednesday in the Clippers' 130-116 loss to the Nuggets.
Paul was a healthy scratch for the third straight game after playing only 13 minutes per game leading up to this stretch. With injuries to Kawhi Leonard (ankle) and Bradley Beal (hip), there's a chance coach Tyronn Lue turns to the 40-year-old veteran, but for now, it seems Jordan Miller and Kobe Sanders are getting a chance in the rotation, each logging 25-plus minutes for the first time Wednesday.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Nursing both foot and ankle sprains
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Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said Wednesday that Leonard is recovering from a right foot sprain in addition to the sprained right ankle he sustained in a Nov. 3 loss to the Heat, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports. "With Kawhi, it wasn't just an ankle sprain," Frank said. "He also had a significant sprain in his foot, as well. When he sprained his ankle, it kind of triggered a mechanism in his foot."
Leonard has previously struggled to stay on the court after undergoing three surgeries on his right knee between 2021 and 2024, but it's the 34-year-old's right foot/ankle that has kept him out for the last five games and looks set to sideline him for additional contests. On a positive note, Frank said that Leonard is "making really good progress" in his recovery, and the Clippers hope to have a "better feel next week" for when the six-time All-Star might be ready to play again. Leonard plans to travel with the Clippers for their six-game road swing that begins Friday in Dallas, but based on Frank's comments, he appears unlikely to be available for at least the first two games of that trip.
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Clippers' Kris Dunn: Quiet in 15 minutes
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Dunn recorded three points (1-4 FG, 1-1 FT), two assists and one steal across 15 minutes during Wednesday's 130-116 loss to Denver.
This was a dud by Dunn's standards, and the Clippers quickly went away from him Wednesday with the score getting out of hand. Things are going south quickly in Los Angeles, and the rotation could be a mess for a while as the team adjusts to life without Bradley Beal (hip) and Kawhi Leonard (ankle). Beal is done for the season, and Leonard remains day-to-day.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Flirts with double-double in loss
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Zubac finished with 18 points (9-14 FG), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 130-116 loss to Denver.
Zubac came tantalizingly close to his sixth double-double of the season after hitting that mark three times over the past week. Zubac is still logging 30-plus minutes despite some additions on the roster to prop up the frontcourt. Zubac faced little competition last season and logged the highest minute-per-game average of his career, but he's proven to be more than capable of handling the workload.
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Clippers' James Harden: Scores team-high 28 points
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Harden posted 23 points (6-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 10-10 FT), eight rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 130-116 loss to Denver.
Although Harden's three-point stroke was ice-cold, he found his way to a big total thanks to frequent stops at the charity stripe. Harden can usually be counted on for boosted production when Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is sidelined, but the two players could form a deadly combination against Dallas if Leonard is healthy enough to make the trip. Bradley Beal (hip) is also out for the season, opening up even more usage for Harden.
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