The last game scheduled for this Friday night in the NBA is the clash between the
Washington Wizards led by
Kyle Kuzma, facing
Kawhi Leonard and the
Los Angeles Clippers. Crucial game for the Clippers, trying to bounce back from that hard loss against the Lakers. The Wizards are on a back to back game, after playing the other LA team, the Los Angeles Lakers last night.
The Wizards come as visitors after losing last game against the Los Angeles Lakers in overtime. That loss meant the DC franchise was overtaken in the Eastern Conference standings by the Detroit Pistons (14th at 9-49), and became the first team this season to reach 50 losses. So, right now, Washington is the worst team in the NBA with a 9-50 record.
The Clippers, meanwhile, must take advantage of the Wizards' 13-game losing streak, as the LA franchise has lost its last two games, causing the to fall out of contention for the top spots in the Western Conference. Right now, the Clippers are 4th with a 37-20 record, while Denver Nuggets, the immediate rival, is 3rd with 41-19.
Expert predictions (Possible starting fives and winner)
The main analysts for tonight's game predict a win for the Clippers, as expected. At home, in need of a win, playing against the worst team in the NBA that is in its second night of back-to-back. Not winning tonight would be a tough blow for the Los Angeles Clippers.
In addition, the starters will be:
- Clippers: James Harden, Terance Mann, Norman Powell, Kawhi Leonard, Daniel Theis.
- Wizards: Tyus Jones, Landry Shamet, Deni Avdija, Kyle Kuzma, Marvin Bagley III.
Schedule and TV
The game will be played at 10:30 p.m. (ET), it will be the last game of the day, and can be followed through the official NBA website and app with League Pass subscription.
Injuries
- Clippers: Paul George (knee) and Ivica Zbuac (illness), questionable.
- Wizards: Bilal Coulibaly (pelvis) and Isaiah Livers (hip, out all season), ruled out.