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John Collins John Collins starts, posts 12/9/3 line in loss
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 7:35 PM
John Collins added 12 points (5-of-11 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists, three steals and one three-pointer in the loss to the Thunder on Wednesday.
Analysis: Collins started on Wednesday for the injured Darius Garland to give the Clippers a bigger opening unit. He did solid work on the glass and was decent as a scorer in his 27 minutes, ultimately falling just short of a double-double. Collins has had an up-and-down season with the Clippers, with highs and lows coming in bunches. Whether or not he remains in the starting unit once Garland returns remains to be seen. He and the Clippers face the Trail Blazers on Friday in a game that could determine which team gets the Western Conference's eighth seed and two guaranteed chances in the Play-In Tournament to advance. |
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Jordan Miller Jordan Miller scores 16 points Wednesday vs. OKC
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 7:29 PM
Jordan Miller added 16 points (6-of-11 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, six assists and one three-pointer in the loss to the Thunder on Wednesday.
Analysis: Miller was one of the Clippers' most impactful performers against OKC. He scored efficiently and produced well off the bench, and also finished in a tie for a team-high in assists during his 30 minutes. Wednesday's outing was another strong one in what's been a breakout season for the third-year guard. He continues to be one of the Clippers' best and most reliable bench options. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard scores 20 points in loss to Thunder
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 7:24 PM
Kawhi Leonard produced 20 points (8-of-18 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers in the loss to the Thunder on Wednesday.
Analysis: Leonard extended his streak of 20-point games to 56 on Wednesday. However, Oklahoma City's defense made things tough on him throughout the night, as he shot under 50.0 percent from the field and committed three turnovers. The former two-time Finals MVP contributed on the glass and was solid from beyond the arc, but Wednesday certainly wasn't one of his more productive outings. |
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John Collins John Collins to start Wednesday vs. Oklahoma City
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 2:34 PM
Grant Mona
John Collins will replace Darius Garland (foot) in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Wednesday's game is the second in as many nights for the Clippers, who beat the Mavericks on Tuesday. As a result, Garland will sit for injury management reasons, with Collins moving into the starting lineup. Kris Dunn will run the point, which raises his fantasy ceiling. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland (foot) ruled out vs. Oklahoma City
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:13 AM
NBA Injury Report
Darius Garland (foot) is out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Wednesday's game is the second in as many nights for the Clippers, so Garland's sitting is not a surprise. With John Collins taking on the backup center responsibilities, he may remain with the second unit. Kobe Sanders is another option to step into the starting lineup if the Clippers prefer to bring Collins off the bench. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland has 22 points, two threes in win
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 7:05 PM
Darius Garland had 22 points (9-of-18 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, four assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: Garland had 22 points on 18 field goal attempts in Tuesday's win over the Mavericks. The 26-year-old point guard wasn't as efficient as he had been recently and only had four assists. He's provided eighth-round per game value over the last two weeks. Garland should thrive in his first full season with the Clippers next year as long as they keep Kawhi Leonard. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard has 34 points, six threes in win
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 6:59 PM
Kawhi Leonard had 34 points (11-of-19 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and six three-pointers in the Clippers' 116-103 victory over the Mavericks on Tuesday.
Analysis: Leonard continues to finish off a strong season where he's provided top-five per game value. The small forward has impressively appeared in 63 games so far after appearing in just 37 games last year. Leonard turns 35 this offseason, but is still playing at a high level. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland has 17/4/6 line in win over Kings
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 5:41 PM
Darius Garland had 17 points (7-of-14 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: Garland was well on his way to scoring at least 20 points and potentially flirting with 10 assists, but he only played 24 minutes because the Clippers were blowing out the Kings. The 26-year-old point guard has been excellent lately, providing eighth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Clippers close out the regular season with four games in the final week, beginning with a matchup against the Mavericks on Tuesday. |
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John Collins John Collins has 25 points, four threes in win
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 5:30 PM
John Collins had 25 points (9-of-20 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: Collins' 25 points were tied with one other game for his season-high in points this year. The 28-year-old only played 24 minutes due to the lopsided score, but still had an excellent game due to his efficiency. Collins has provided eighth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Clippers have four games in the final week of the regular season, starting with a matchup against the Mavericks on Tuesday. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard has 26 points, three threes in win
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 5:24 PM
Kawhi Leonard had 26 points (9-of-18 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers in the Clippers' 138-109 victory over the Kings on Sunday.
Analysis: Leonard came out on fire in this one, dropping 13 of his 26 points in the first quarter. The 34-year-old small forward finished out another week strong as the regular season winds down. He's provided top-15 per game value over the last two weeks. Leonard and the Clippers have four games in the last week of the regular season, starting with a matchup against the Mavericks on Tuesday. |
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Kris Dunn LAC starts Garland, Dunn, Leonard, Jones, Lopez
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 2:41 PM
NBA Lineups
Darius Garland, Kris Dunn, Kawhi Leonard, Derrick Jones Jr. and Brook Lopez will start Sunday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: The Clippers are going back to Dunn in the starting lineup for Sunday's game. John Collins heads to the bench, but his playing time should not take a significant hit. With Isaiah Jackson out, Collins has filled the void at center behind starter Brook Lopez. |
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John Collins John Collins scores 15 points vs. San Antonio
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 7:03 PM
John Collins finished Thursday's loss to the Spurs with 15 points (6-of-8 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs) and six rebounds.
Analysis: Collins has reached double figures in three consecutive games, a solid run for a player who totaled 13 points in the three games prior. However, his point total has decreased in each of the Clippers' last three games. And his production took on added importance when Isaiah Jackson went down with a high ankle sprain. The backup center minutes now belong to Collins, resulting in his and Brook Lopez's (six points, six rebounds, three assists and one block) minutes being staggered more than before Jackson's injury. Jackson will be re-evaluated in one week, which means Collins will continue to have added importance. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers with 24 points
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 7:02 PM
Kawhi Leonard recorded 24 points (10-of-16 FGs), six rebounds, five assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: On a night when Darius Garland (11/2/3/1/1 with one three-pointer) shot 5-of-17 from the field, Leonard could not do enough to drag the Clippers over the finish line. The veteran forward finished with yet another 20-point game, and most fantasy managers will take the final stat line. And they'll also hope to see Leonard finish Week 23 on a high note, as the Clippers visit the Kings on Sunday. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin records 18 points vs. Spurs
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 6:59 PM
Bennedict Mathurin recorded 18 points (5-of-10 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), six rebounds, two assists and two steals in Thursday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Mathurin posted solid percentages and was active on the glass, but it wasn't enough to keep the Clippers from being outclassed by the red-hot Spurs. And after scoring four points on 2-of-7 shooting in Tuesday's loss to the Trail Blazers, he needed to have a good Thursday night individually. The Clippers play once more in Week 23, on Sunday in Sacramento, and that's a matchup in which Mathurin can flourish. |
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Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson (ankle) to be evaluated in 7 days
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 3:01 PM
Justin Russo
Isaiah Jackson (ankle) will be re-evaluated in seven days.
Analysis: Jackson suffered a high right ankle sprain during the Clippers' March 27 win over the Pacers and has not played since. Given the timeline the team provided on Thursday, he isn't guaranteed to return before the end of the regular season. John Collins has served as the center when Brook Lopez is off the floor and should continue to take on those responsibilities while remaining part of the starting lineup. |
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Brook Lopez Brook Lopez scores 18 points, swats three shots
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 7:39 PM
Brook Lopez finished with 18 points (7-of-16 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two three-pointers against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.
Analysis: It has been a largely unproductive season for Lopez, but he has started at center in every game since Ivica Zubac suited up for the last time as a Clipper, and he has been productive, especially recently. He has 16 blocks over his last five games and has scored in double figures in all but one of those. Lopez has provided fifth-round value over the past two weeks, and they'll need him to stay productive in Thursday's game against the Spurs. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland posts 20/2/4/2/1 line in loss
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 7:37 PM
Darius Garland posted a full line on Tuesday with 20 points (7-of-17 FGs), two rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block, three three-pointers and five turnovers in a 114-104 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Garland had a shaky start to this game, turning the ball over five times in the first half, which contributed to the Clippers' 16-point halftime deficit. He cleaned things up after the break, but that wasn't enough to help the Clippers make a comeback. That ended their five-game winning streak, and they'll look to get back on track against the Spurs on Thursday. Garland has been excellent recently and will look to stay hot in that one. |
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Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson (ankle) remains out vs. Portland
Mon, Mar 30, 2026, 2:13 PM
Law Murray
Isaiah Jackson (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Jackson will miss a second consecutive game after spraining his right ankle during Friday's win over the Pacers. As a result, the Clippers will go small when starting center Brook Lopez is off the floor, which means more responsibility for John Collins. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland dishes out 11 assists vs. MIL
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 12:07 PM
Darius Garland produced 15 points (5-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: Garland's 11 assists matched his high since joining the Clippers, with the point guard finishing Sunday's victory with his third double-double. And after spraining his ankle during Friday's win over the Pacers, Garland's ability to play 27 minutes without issue was encouraging. The Clippers' three-game Week 23 does not include a back-to-back, which should bode well for Garland's availability. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin tallies team-high 28 points
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 12:07 PM
Bennedict Mathurin recorded 28 points (7-of-10 FGs, 13-of-14 FTs), six rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: Mathurin was whistled for a technical during the first half after arguing over an uncalled foul, and that may have given the Clippers' reserve a boost. He attempted 14 free throws after the tech, contributing to an efficient 28-point afternoon for Mathurin. Add in the rebounds, and this was a solid end to Week 22 for Mathurin. He'll look to put together another solid offensive showing on Tuesday against the Trail Blazers. |
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