The Los Angeles Clippers are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Toronto Raptors in an interconference matchup.
Los Angeles enters Friday’s game with a 17-23 record after defeating the Washington Wizards at home on Wednesday night.
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LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and guard James Harden (1)© Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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In Wednesday’s victory over the Wizards, Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Clippers as he recorded 33 points, three rebounds and four assists while James Harden added 22 points, five rebounds and eight assists of his own.
Now Los Angeles will try to grab another victory on Friday as they face off against the Raptors in a tough road matchup.
On the other side, Toronto enters Friday’s contest with a 25-17 record after defeating the Indiana Pacers on the road on Wednesday night.
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Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3)Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
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Brandon Ingram led the way for the Raptors in Wednesday’s victory as he ended the game with 30 points, seven rebounds and four assists while Scottie Barnes recorded 26 points, seven rebounds and 13 assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Clippers Injury Report, Will Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac Play?
For the Clippers, they have seven players listed on their injury report, including both Leonard and Ivica Zubac.
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2)Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Los Angeles has ruled out Leonard due to a right ankle sprain, as he will miss his first game since November 22.
The Clippers have also listed Zubac as questionable with a left ankle sprain that caused him to miss Wednesday’s victory over the Wizards.
If Zubac is sidelined once again, Brook Lopez will likely draw another start in his place while Yanic Konan Niederhauser could also have an increased role.
Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica ZubacRobert Edwards-Imagn Images
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John Collins has also been listed as questionable due to right groin soreness and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
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Derrick Jones Jr., Bogdan Bogdanovic and Bradley Beal have all been ruled out as they continue to recover from injuries while Chris Paul remains sidelined as he is away from the team.
Raptors Injury Report, Will RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley Play?
On the other side, the Raptors have six players listed on their injury report, including both RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley.
Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) © Bob Frid-Imagn Images
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Toronto has ruled out Barrett due to a left ankle sprain as he will miss his fourth consecutive contest.
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The Raptors have also ruled out Jakob Poeltl and Ja’Kobe Walter as they remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5)Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports
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Quickley has been listed as questionable due to back spasms and he is in danger of missing his second straight game and if he is sidelined, Jamal Shead could have an increased role.
Sandro Mamukelashvili has also been listed as questionable with an illness while Garrett Temple is questionable due to back spasms.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Clippers and Raptors from Toronto at 7:30 p.m. EST.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 16, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
