The Los Angeles Clippers are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in an interconference matchup.
Los Angeles enters Wednesday’s game with a 23-26 record after losing at home to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2)Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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In Monday’s loss to the 76ers, Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Clippers as he recorded 29 points, four rebounds and six assists while Jordan Miller added 21 points and four rebounds of his own off the bench.
Now Los Angeles will try to bounce back on Wednesday as they face off against the Cavaliers in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Cleveland enters Wednesday’s contest with a 30-21 record after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers on the road on Sunday night.
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Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31)© Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Jarrett Allen led the way for the Cavaliers in Sunday’s victory as he ended the game with 40 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and four blocks while Sam Merrill recorded 22 points and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Cavaliers Injury Report, Will James Harden Play?
For the Cavaliers, they have three players listed on their injury report, including newly-acquired guard James Harden.
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Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Cleveland has listed Harden as day-to-day after acquiring him from the Clippers on Tuesday night, though it is likely that he will not make his team debut on Wednesday night against his former squad.
With Harden likely to be sidelined and with Darius Garland now with the Clippers, Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter Jr. could be in line for increased roles.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4)Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
(Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images)
The Cavaliers have ruled out Evan Mobley and Max Strus as they both remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
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Clippers Injury Report, Will Darius Garland Play?
On the other side, the Clippers have only two players listed on their injury report for Wednesday, including Garland.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) © Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
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Los Angeles has ruled out Garland after he was acquired from the Cavaliers in the Harden trade and he has also been recovering from a toe injury.
With Garland sidelined, Kris Dunn and Kobe Sanders could both have larger roles for the Clippers.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55)© Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
(© Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)
The Clippers have also ruled out Bradley Beal as he is set to miss the remainder of the season due to hip surgery but the good news for Los Angeles is that Derrick Jones Jr. is off their injury report and will return after being out since January 5 due to a right knee MCL sprain.
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Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Cavaliers and Clippers from Los Angeles at 10:30 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.