The Los Angeles Clippers are on the road on Thursday night as they travel to take on the Orlando Magic in an interconference matchup.
It has been a disappointing start for Los Angeles this season as they enter Thursday’s game with a 4-10 record after losing to the Philadelphia 76ers on the road on Monday.
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Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1).© Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
In Monday’s loss to the 76ers, James Harden led the way for the Clippers as he recorded 28 points, six rebounds and five assists while Ivica Zubac added 14 points and 13 rebounds of his own.
Now Los Angeles will try to bounce back on Thursday night as they try to grab their fifth victory of the season in a tough matchup against the Magic.
On the other side, Orlando enters Thursday’s contest with an 8-7 record after defeating the Golden State Warriors at home on Tuesday night.
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Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3)Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Desmond Bane led the way for the Magic is Tuesday’s victory as he ended the game with 23 points, six rebounds and five assists while Anthony Black recorded 21 points and four rebounds off the bench.
While both teams are looking to pick up another victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players, including one of their stars, due to injuries.
Clippers Injury Report, Will Kawhi Leonard Play?
For the Clippers, they have four players listed on their injury report for Thursday’s contest, including star forward Kawhi Leonard.
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LA Clippers forward Kawhi LeonardRobert Edwards-Imagn Images
Los Angeles has ruled out Leonard due to a sprained right foot and ankle as he will miss his ninth consecutive game.
With Leonard sidelined once again, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders could continue to have larger roles.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55)© Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
The Clippers have also ruled out Jordan Miller due to a hamstring strain while Bradley Beal and Derrick Jones Jr. will also be sidelined due to injuries.
Magic Injury Report, Will Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner Play?
On the other side, the Magic have three players listed on their injury report for Thursday, including their star duo of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
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Orlando Magic forward Paolo BancheroNathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Orlando has ruled out Banchero due to a left groin strain as the star forward will miss his fourth consecutive contest.
With Banchero sidelined once again, Tristan da Silva could be in line for a larger role as he has been filling in for Banchero in the starting lineup.
The Magic have listed Wagner as available for Thursday’s game, though he will continue to wear a face mask due to a broken nose that he suffered earlier in the season.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22)Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
This is great news for the Magic as they will likely rely on Wagner to step up on the offensive end with Banchero sidelined.
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Moritz Wagner has been ruled out of Thursday’s matchup as he continues to recover from ACL surgery.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Clippers and Magic from Orlando at 7:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Nov 20, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.