Iffy against Boston

Clippers are holding Kawhi Leonard out on front end of back-to-back tomorrow vs Celtics, and Ivica Zubac (eye) also is not ready to return. All of James Harden, Norman Powell, Kris

The LA Clippers are nearing the end of their brutal stretch of games as they face off against the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Tonight will be their fo

Playing without six of their top eight rotation players, Derrick Jones Jr., Kevin Porter Jr and Amir Coffey lead a gutty effort as the hosts push the reigning champs until the end in a 117-113

Boston will need to be vigilant that old habits vs. banged-up and lesser ball clubs don't make a winnable game into a struggle -- or worse, a loss.

You never know when you’re going to play,” Jayson Tatum said. “Game’s not going the way it’s supposed to or we expect. Joe calls your number to come and shut somebody down and give us a spark off the bench,

The Wizards have an 11-game losing streak and enter Thursday's game off a 111-88 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. After consecutive 23-point losses, the Wizards are at the midway point of a six-game road trip against Western Conference teams.

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