Los Angeles Clippers vs San Antonio Spurs (Image via Getty) The San Antonio Spurs visit the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on March 16, 2026. San Antonio enters the game with a 49-18 record and sits near the top of the Western Conference standings.The Clippers are 34-33 and remain in the playoff race. Injuries have affected their rotation in recent weeks. Player availability could influence how this matchup unfolds.
Injury report for San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers (March 16, 2026)
San Antonio Spurs have two players unavailable. David Jones is out for the season with an ankle injury. Luke Kornet is also out because of a knee problem.The rest of the main rotation is available. Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, and Stephon Castle are expected to play.The Clippers have more injury concerns. Kawhi Leonard is listed day-to-day with a left ankle sprain. He left a recent game early and is considered doubtful.Bradley Beal will miss the rest of the season with a hip injury. Yanic Konan Niederhauser is also out for the season because of a foot injury.
San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers Team performance comparison entering the matchup
San Antonio has produced strong numbers this season. The Spurs score 118.8 points per game, which ranks fourth in the league. They allow 111.8 points per game, seventh in the NBA.They also rank third in rebounding with 46.5 per game. The team holds a +7.0 point differential.Wembanyama leads the team in rebounding with 11.2 per game.The Clippers score 113.4 points per game, ranking 23rd in the league. They allow 112.6 points per game, which ranks 10th.Los Angeles has struggled on the boards. The team averages 40.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 29th in the NBA. The Clippers shoot 36.3 percent from three-point range.Stat Category Spurs Rank/Avg Clippers Rank/AvgPoints/Game 4th / 118.8 23rd / 113.4Opp. Pts/Game 7th / 111.8 10th / 112.6Rebounds/Game 3rd / 46.5 29th / 40.83PT Made/Game 15th / 13.5 22nd / 12.2Record 49-18 34-33
San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers Key players in the matchup
Victor Wembanyama averages 24.3 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. He also leads the team in blocks. Over the last 20 games, he has averaged 23.2 points and 3.4 blocks.Stephon Castle averages 15.7 points and 6.8 assists per game. De’Aaron Fox averages 17.0 points and 6.9 assists.Kawhi Leonard leads the Clippers with 28.3 points per game, sixth in the league. Over his last 20 games, he has averaged 28.0 points.If Leonard cannot play, Los Angeles will rely more on Bennedict Mathurin, who averages 15.1 points. Derrick Jones Jr. averages 10.4 points and 1.1 blocks.
San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-head history
The Spurs lead the all-time series 133-58 against the Clippers.Recent results have favored Los Angeles. The Clippers went 6-2 in the eight meetings before the 2025-26 season.San Antonio won the first meeting this season. The Spurs beat the Clippers 116-112 on March 6.Rebounding could be important in this game. San Antonio averages 46.5 rebounds per game, while Los Angeles averages 40.8. Wembanyama’s presence inside could play a role if Leonard is unavailable.