The upcoming matchup between the Toronto Raptors and the LA Clippers promises to be an exciting game. Scheduled for January 16 at 7:30 p.m. EST, this contest is set to take place at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.

Matchup Overview

The Toronto Raptors currently hold a record of 25 wins and 17 losses, while the LA Clippers sit at 17 wins and 23 losses. The Raptors are coming off a convincing 115-101 victory against the Indiana Pacers, marking their fifth win in January. Key performances in that game featured:

Brandon Ingram with 30 points
Scottie Barnes contributing 26 points, 13 assists, and 7 rebounds
Gradey Dick scoring 21 points and securing 11 rebounds

Gradey Dick’s performance allowed him to join a select group of 20 players in Raptors history with a double-double as a reserve.

Clippers’ Recent Performance

The LA Clippers are entering this game with momentum, having just defeated the Washington Wizards 119-105. This win marked their 11th victory out of their last 13 games. In that match, Kawhi Leonard led the team with 33 points. Other notable contributions included:

James Harden with 22 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds
Rookie Yanic Konan Niederhäuser adding 16 points

Leonard has achieved the remarkable feat of scoring 20 or more points in 22 consecutive games, which is the second-longest streak currently in the league.

Series History

This game marks the first of two matchups between the Raptors and the Clippers this season. Last year, the teams split their series, though the Clippers have won 12 of their last 20 encounters overall.

How to Watch

Fans can tune in to the game on FanDuel Sports Network – SoCal and Sportsnet. Additionally, the game will be available for streaming live on Fubo, which offers a free trial.

Betting Information

The betting lines for the match are as follows:

Point Spread: Clippers -2.5
Money Line: Raptors +105, Clippers -125
Over/Under: 215.5

Injury Reports

Injuries could impact the game, with several key players listed on both teams’ injury reports:

Los Angeles Clippers:

John Collins (groin) – questionable
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) – questionable
Ivica Zubac (ankle) – questionable
Bradley Beal (hip) – out
Bogdan Bogdanović (hamstring) – out
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) – out
Chris Paul (not with team) – out

Toronto Raptors:

Immanuel Quickley (back) – questionable
Garrett Temple (back) – questionable
RJ Barrett (ankle) – out
Jamison Battle (ankle) – out
Chucky Hepburn (two-way contract) – out
Jakob Poeltl (back) – out
Ja’Kobe Walter (hip) – out

Projected Starting Lineups

Los Angeles Clippers
Toronto Raptors

Kawhi Leonard
Brandon Ingram

Kobe Sanders
Scottie Barnes

Brook Lopez
Collin Murray-Boyles

Kris Dunn
Immanuel Quickley

James Harden
Jamal Shead

As the Raptors and Clippers prepare to face off, fans can expect an intense battle on January 16. Stay tuned for updates leading to the game.