The Los Angeles Clippers freefall continues without Paul George and Kawhi Leonard missing from the lineup. They have lost six out of their last eight games, including an eight-point defeat against the Toronto Raptors in their last outing. They are going to need all the help that they can get against a Brooklyn Nets team that is primed to make a championship run. The Nets fell to the Philadelphia 76ers the other night but have still won six of their last eight, the complete opposite of Los Angeles. Can they keep their hot streak moving forward or will the Clippers get the best of them?

Clippers vs. Nets NBA Betting Odds

The Clippers haven’t fared well against the Nets lately, with a 4-17 ATS record in their last 21 overall matchups with Brooklyn. Los Angeles has lost their last six games against the spread when playing in the second game of a back-to-back. At least the under has been consistent for them, cashing out in five of their last six overall.

On the other hand, the Nets are 5-2 ATS in their past seven games when coming into the matchup on just one day of rest. However, they haven’t been great at home. With a 1-8 ATS record in their past nine home contests. The over has been consistent when they go up against the Clippers, with it cashing out in six of their last seven meetings.

Los Angeles Clippers

Just when you thought the Clippers couldn’t get any thinner in terms of their depth, more guys have been ruled out for this game. In addition to George, Leonard and Nicolas Batum, the Clippers have seen Ivica Zubac and Brandon Boston get ruled out. Depth has been a bit of a problem as of late, and these recent additions to the list certainly don’t help their case.

The only positive here is that Reggie Jackson has a possibility of getting on the floor for this game, a point guard that is desperately needed now that their best offensive weapons won’t be available. Luke Kennard and Terrance Mann will also carry a hefty offensive workload if they have any hopes of beating a stacked Brooklyn squad.

Brooklyn Nets

Unlike the Clippers, Brooklyn is relatively healthy entering into this game. Kyrie Irving is back with the team but isn’t expected to suit up for at least one more week. Kevin Durant continues his MVP-caliber season, averaging 29.9 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists and doing everything to keep this team towards the top of the conference. James Harden has been a big support to Durant, averaging 22.4 points, 8.2 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game. Any time that a team has two MVP candidates on their roster at one point with solid bench depth, that team is a threat to knock off anybody that crosses them.

This simply comes down to Los Angeles missing their best players. Brooklyn should be able to cruise past them as long as they don’t get lazy.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Clippers vs. Nets?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Clippers Team Leaders

LAC

Points	Paul George 24.32
Assists	Paul George 5.68
Rebounds	Ivica Zubac 8.47
FG%	Isaiah Hartenstein 62.6
Steals	Paul George 2.16
Blocks	Robert Covington 1.22

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 29.87
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.38
Rebounds	Andre Drummond 10.29
FG%	Nic Claxton 67.4
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.41
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.09

LAC

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 26.25
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.25
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 6.25
FG%	Nic Claxton 79.2
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.75
Blocks	Nic Claxton 2.25

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Nets Team Leaders

LAC

Points	Paul George 24.32
Assists	Paul George 5.68
Rebounds	Ivica Zubac 8.47
FG%	Isaiah Hartenstein 62.6
Steals	Paul George 2.16
Blocks	Robert Covington 1.22

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 29.87
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.38
Rebounds	Andre Drummond 10.29
FG%	Nic Claxton 67.4
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.41
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.09

LAC

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 26.25
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.25
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 6.25
FG%	Nic Claxton 79.2
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.75
Blocks	Nic Claxton 2.25

Injuries

L.A. Clippers

Paul George (SF)

Out indefinitely Illness - 15 / 04 / 22

Luke Kennard (SG)

Out Fri Hamstring - 11 / 04 / 22

Paul George (SF)

Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22

Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)

Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22

Nicolas Batum (SG)

Prob Tues Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22

Reggie Jackson (PG)

Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22

Norman Powell (SG)

Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22

Luke Kennard (SG)

Prob Sat Hamstring - 06 / 04 / 22

Nicolas Batum (SG)

Prob Sun Ankle - 02 / 04 / 22

Paul George (SF)

Out Fri Rest - 01 / 04 / 22

Brooklyn

Blake Griffin (PF)

Prob Sat Ankle - 22 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Tues Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 04 / 22

James Johnson (PF)

Ques Fri Illness - 04 / 04 / 22

Goran Dragic (PG)

Prob Tues Conditioning - 02 / 04 / 22

Bruce Brown (PG)

Prob Tues Illness - 01 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Ques Sun Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22

Goran Dragic (PG)

Prob Sun Knee - 27 / 03 / 22

Goran Dragic (PG)

Prob Sat Knee - 23 / 03 / 22

Injuries

L.A. Clippers

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Paul George (SF)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 15 / 04 / 22	0-0	0-0	+ -
George has been added to the league's health and safety protocols, and it is unknown when he will return.
Luke Kennard (SG)	Out Fri	Hamstring - 11 / 04 / 22	2-0	1-1	+ -
Kennard is nursing a sore right hamstring, and he will not be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference Play-In versus the Pelicans.
Paul George (SF)	Out Sun	Rest - 10 / 04 / 22	2-1	1-2	+ -
George will not take the court for Sunday's matchup with the Thunder as he will be given a day of rest.
Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)	Out Sun	Rest - 10 / 04 / 22	2-1	1-2	+ -
Morris Sr. will not be active for Sunday's clash with the Thunder as he will receive a day of rest.
Nicolas Batum (SG)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22	2-1	1-2	+ -
Batum is battling left ankle soreness, but it is expected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference Play-In against the Timberwolves.
Reggie Jackson (PG)	Out Sun	Rest - 10 / 04 / 22	2-1	1-2	+ -
Jackson has been assigned a day of rest and will not suit up against the Thunder on Sunday.
Norman Powell (SG)	Out Sun	Rest - 10 / 04 / 22	2-1	1-2	+ -
Powell will not dress for Sunday's game with the Thunder as he will be handed a day of rest.
Luke Kennard (SG)	Prob Sat	Hamstring - 06 / 04 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Kennard missed the previous game with a sore hamstring, but it is projected that he will face the Kings on Saturday.
Nicolas Batum (SG)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 02 / 04 / 22	4-1	2-3	+ -
Batum is hindered by left ankle soreness, but he is likely to lace up for Sunday's clash with the Pelicans.
Paul George (SF)	Out Fri	Rest - 01 / 04 / 22	4-2	3-3	+ -
George will not dress for Friday's clash with the Bucks as he will be given a day of rest.

Brooklyn

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Blake Griffin (PF)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 22 / 04 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Griffin is tending to a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will face the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22	2-3	2-3	+ -
Curry is dealing with left ankle soreness, but it is projected that he will be active in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In against the Cavaliers.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 07 / 04 / 22	3-3	2-4	+ -
Curry is tending to a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will suit up against the Cavaliers on Friday.
James Johnson (PF)	Ques Fri	Illness - 04 / 04 / 22	3-5	2-6	+ -
Johnson has missed the last two games due to an non-COVID-19 illness, and it is undetermined if he will take the floor against the Cavaliers on Friday.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Prob Tues	Conditioning - 02 / 04 / 22	3-6	2-7	+ -
Dragic has cleared the league's health and safety protocol, and it is anticipated that he will line up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In versus the Cavaliers.
Bruce Brown (PG)	Prob Tues	Illness - 01 / 04 / 22	3-6	2-7	+ -
Brown was held out of the last contest due to a non-COVID illness, but it is expected that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Rockets.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22	3-6	2-7	+ -
Curry has sat out the last two games with a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will face the Knicks on Wednesday.
Seth Curry (SG)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22	4-8	3-9	+ -
Curry is hindered by a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Hornets on Sunday.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 27 / 03 / 22	4-8	3-9	+ -
Dragic is dealing with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Hornets on Sunday.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Prob Sat	Knee - 23 / 03 / 22	5-9	4-10	+ -
Dragic sat out the last contest with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Heat on Saturday.