Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Clippers (01-09-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The NBA is going to witness another exciting matchup between the Brooklyn Nets of the Eastern Conference and the Los Angeles Clippers of the Western Conference. The match will tip off at 7:30 pm ET on Friday. The Nets have previously won only 11 out of the 34 matches played. While some of their players are injured, their team is counting on others, such as Michael Porter Jr. and Cameron Thomas.

As for the Los Angeles Clippers, they have previously won 13 out of 36 matches played. With their elite player James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, the team has a higher chance of securing their names in the walls of victory. From expected lineup to injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Brooklyn Nets.

Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Clippers - When and Where to Watch the Game

The Brooklyn Nets are going to host the Los Angeles Clippers at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The match will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on January 9, 2026, exclusively on YES and FDSSC. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Clippers - Expected Starting Lineups

Brooklyn Nets

• Michael Porter Jr. (SF)
• Cameron Thomas (SG)
• Egor Demin (PG)
• Noah Clowney (PF)
• Nic Claxton (C)

Los Angeles Clippers

• James Harden (PG)
• Kris Dunn (SG)
• John Collins (PF)
• Jordan Miller (SF)
• Ivica Zubac (C)

Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Clippers - Injury Report

Brooklyn Nets

• E.J. Liddell - OUT (knee)
• Ben Saraf - OUT (knee)
• Haywood Highsmith - OUT (knee)

Los Angeles Clippers

• Kawhi Leonard - QUESTIONABLE (ankle)
• Bogdan Bogdanovic - OUT (hamstring)
• Derrick Jones Jr. - OUT (knee)
• Bradley Beal - OUT (hip)

Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Clippers - Game Prediction

This season, the Los Angeles Clippers have scored over 214.5 points in 29 out of 36 matches. However, the Brooklyn Nets have scored the same in 27 out of 34 matches played this season, so speculations are tougher than usual. The Los Angeles Clippers have some outstanding players, including James Harden and Kawhi Leonard. Harden has delivered 25.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game this season. However, Leonard’s doubtful presence adds a sort of uncertainty to their strategies.

The Brooklyn Nets, on the other hand, have efficient players like Michael Porter Jr. and Nic Claxton. Porter Jr. has averaged 26.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game this season, while making the team one step closer towards the finale. However Nets’ performance this time has dipped, and as a result, their victory in tonight’s game might be tough.

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