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Cleveland Cavaliers vs LA Clippers: preview and player stats

Regular season10:30 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers at LA Clippers

Cleveland Cavaliers
LA Clippers

Intuit Dome · Inglewood, CA

Head to head: Cavaliers vs Clippers, series and next game

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This season before the game

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Who wins?

CLE

Season leaders, per game

LAC
The teams side by side: Cleveland Cavaliers and LA Clippers compared, with league ranks
CLEStatLAC
6–6Record2–8
Offense
2.0(better), 14th in the leagueNet rating23rd in the league, -5.7
114.1(better), 10th in the leagueOffensive rating21st in the league, 109.0
101.1, 18th in the leaguePace11th in the league, 101.8
55.0(better), 6th in the leagueeFG%13th in the league, 54.2
11.5(better), 5th in the leagueTOV%30th in the league, 15.6
24.8, 25th in the leagueOREB%22nd in the league, 25.1(better)
0.279, 17th in the leagueFT rate11th in the league, 0.294(better)
Defense
112.1(better), 17th in the leagueDefensive rating25th in the league, 114.8
52.2(better), 11th in the leagueOpp. eFG%27th in the league, 57.0
10.8, 29th in the leagueOpp. TOV%9th in the league, 13.9(better)
73.3(better), 14th in the leagueDREB%23rd in the league, 71.6
0.234(better), 3rd in the leagueOpp. FT rate18th in the league, 0.295

This season's meetings

They have not met this season.

Injury report

Cleveland Cavaliers

  • Sam MerrillOut· back Nov 16Report updated ·
    Report note

    Merrill (elbow) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. Merrill has battled a lingering elbow issue since the preseason. He will now miss a third consecutive contest, with his next opportunity to suit up coming Friday in Miami. While Merrill is sidelined, Craig Porter, Meleek Thomas and Tyrese Proctor should see more minutes.

LA Clippers

  • Jordan MillerOut· back Mar 2
    Report note

    Miller underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn left rotator cuff and will be re-evaluated in six months, per Law Murray of The Athletic. It's a tough break for Miller, who had an opportunity to battle for a reserve role during training camp in the fall. The timeline for a return is likely to keep him on the shelf until after the All-Star break. Miller's extended stay on the sidelines gives Kobe Sanders a chance to crack the Clippers' rotation.

  • Brandon IngramOut· back Nov 13
    Report note

    Ingram (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game at Phoenix, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports. Ingram is nearing a return to action, though he won't make his season debut Tuesday. The veteran swingman's next opportunity to suit up will come Friday against Oklahoma City.

  • Bradley BealOut· back Nov 29Report updated ·
    Report note

    Beal (knee) will not be ready for the start of the regular season, NBA writer Justin Russo reports. Beal is dealing with knee inflammation that will keep him sidelined for Opening Night. While it's unclear how long the Clippers will be without the veteran guard, Darius Garland, Keaton Wagler and Kris Dunn should dominate the backcourt minutes in his absence. Beal's 2025-26 campaign was cut short by a hip injury after he averaged 8.2 points and 1.7 assists in 20.6 minutes across just six regular-season appearances.

  • Yanic Konan NiederhauserOut· back Nov 17
    Report note

    Niederhauser (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against Phoenix, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports. Niederhauser has yet to make an appearance this season for the Clippers while rehabbing from foot surgery. It's unclear at this time when he'll be available to take the court, and he can be considered week-to-week until further notice.

  • Cam ChristieDay to day· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Christie (ankle) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against Phoenix. Christie will miss his fifth game of the 2026-27 campaign. The 21-year-old rookie has averaged only 6.0 minutes per contest in his five regular-season appearances, so his absence won't have much of an effect on the rotation.

Key players · CLE: Cleveland Cavaliers key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Donovan Mitchell33.022.85.05.5
James Harden32.716.74.65.6
Evan Mobley32.016.97.33.6
Peyton Watson28.011.04.62.8
Jarrett Allen25.412.98.31.4
Key players · LAC: LA Clippers key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Darius Garland32.620.41.86.9
Rui Hachimura29.614.45.91.6
Derrick Jones Jr.29.111.14.91.4
Kris Dunn28.58.53.94.3
Kobe Sanders24.29.82.92.7

Last five games

Cleveland Cavaliers: Cleveland Cavaliers: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 11 @ NYKWon 115–107+4.5, covered221.5, went over
Nov 9 @ CHALost 112–124−8.5, did not cover215.5, went over
Nov 7 vs NYKLost 97–109+4.5, did not cover223.5, went under
Nov 6 vs PHIWon 119–95+2.5, covered231.5, went under
Nov 4 @ OKCLost 116–124+3.5, did not cover226.5, went over
LA Clippers: LA Clippers: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 10 @ PHXLost 110–133+3.5, did not cover224.5, went over
Nov 8 vs NOPWon 139–123+1.5, covered226.5, went over
Nov 4 vs MIALost 116–117+6.5, covered233.5, went under
Nov 2 vs TORLost 118–125+6.5, did not cover219.5, went over
Nov 1 @ GSWLost 112–124+1.5, did not cover220.5, went over

Standings

Full standings
Eastern Conference
Team
4ATL75.58335-5
5NYK65.5453.56-4
6CLE66.50045-5
7TOR56.4554.54-6
8MIA56.4554.55-5
Western Conference
Team
11PHX46.4005.54-6
12NOP48.3336.54-6
13LAC28.2007.52-8
14SAC110.09191-9
15UTA111.0839.50-10
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Season series

CLE 0, LAC 0
  1. Dec 31LA Clippers at Cleveland Cavaliers
  2. Mar 11 · this gameCleveland Cavaliers at LA Clippers

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