Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers (01-22-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The NBA will be hosting another exciting matchup, and this time the Los Angeles Clippers will be clashing with the Los Angeles Lakers. The match will tip off at 10:00 pm ET on Thursday. The Los Angeles Clippers have previously won 19 out of 43 games. Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kawhi Leonard have been sidelined. Their team is significantly counting on players such as James Harden and Kris Dunn.

As for the Los Angeles Lakers, they have previously won only 26 matches out of the 42 played. With players like LeBron James and Luka Doncic, the team has a higher chance of securing their names in the walls of victory. However, Austin Reaves has been sidelined due to injuries. From the expected lineup to their injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers.

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

The Los Angeles Clippers will host the Los Angeles Lakers at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The match will tip off at 10:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 22, 2026, exclusively on NBC/Peacock. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers - Expected Starting Lineups

Los Angeles Clippers

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

Los Angeles Lakers

• Luka Doncic (PG)
• Marcus Smart (SG)
• Rui Hachimura (SF)
• LeBron James (PF)
• Deandre Ayton (C)

Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers - Injury Report

Los Angeles Clippers

• Kawhi Leonard - OUT (knee)
• Bogdan Bogdanovic - OUT (hamstring)
• Derrick Jones - OUT (MCL sprain)
• Bradley Beal - OUT (hip)

Los Angeles Lakers

• Austin Reaves - OUT (calf)
• Adou Thiero - OUT (MCL Sprain)

Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers - Game Prediction

This season, the Los Angeles Clippers have scored 224.5 points in 21 out of their 43 games. However, the Los Angeles Lakers have scored the same number of points in 29 out of 42 games, so speculation is tougher than usual. The Clippers boast an impressive roster, featuring standout players such as James Harden and Kris Dunn. Harden has delivered 26 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 8 assists per game this season. However, Dun has averaged 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.

The Los Angeles Lakers, on the other hand, have efficient players like LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Doncic has averaged 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game this season while helping the team one step closer to the finale. James, on the other hand, delivered 22.5 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists per game.


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