- Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
- Broadcast: Prime Video
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In an upcoming showdown, the Los Angeles Clippers (19-24) will aim to outplay the Los Angeles Lakers (26-16) at the Intuit Dome this Thursday.
In their recent outing, the Lakers triumphed over the Nuggets, finishing with a score of 115-107. The Lakers recorded 18 personal fouls, while the Nuggets tallied 21. From beyond the arc, they managed to sink 15 of 37 attempts. The Nuggets excelled at the line, converting 14 of 19 for a 73.7% success rate. Denver succeeded in grabbing 31 rebounds (5 offensive, 26 defensive) and posted 2 blocks. They also distributed 27 assists and made 6 steals throughout the game. Defensively, Los Angeles allowed their opponents to shoot 44.8% from the field, letting them connect on 39 out of 87 attempts. The Lakers themselves collected 51 rebounds, including 10 on the offensive end. At the free-throw line, they knocked down 21 of 32 shots, achieving a conversion rate of 65.6%. Overall, Los Angeles managed to shoot 50.6% from the floor (42 of 83) and made 10 of their 25 attempts from long range.
Luka Doncic had an impressive performance in that game, shooting 57.1% from the field while handing out 10 assists. He played for 36 minutes and secured 13 rebounds, finishing the game with 38 points on 12 out of 21 shooting.
The Lakers enter this matchup with a record of 26-16 for the season. They average 116.3 points per game (17th in the NBA) while boasting an impressive 49.6% shooting percentage. From three-point territory, the Lakers connect on 34.8% (499 of 1,432) and they hit 77.7% at the free-throw line. As a unit, Los Angeles grabs an average of 41.4 rebounds per game and has tallied 1,047 assists this season, ranking 26th in the league for assists. They average 15.1 turnovers and commit 19.6 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Lakers force 14.6 turnovers per game, while drawing 22.0 personal fouls. They rank 16th in the league in assists allowed, with 1,158 given up this season. The Lakers’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 48.7% (1,789 of 3,677) while giving up 40.4 rebounds per game. They concede 37.1% on three-point shots and are 18th in the NBA for points allowed per game (116.5).
In their last game, the Clippers faced a tough defeat, falling 138-110 against the Bulls. They managed to secure 30 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive rebounds for a total of 41. They turned the ball over 16 times but managed to register 6 steals. The Bulls recorded 15 fouls during this matchup, allowing the Clippers to attempt 17 free throws, of which they converted 14 for an 82.4% success rate. From three-point territory, Los Angeles hit 10 of 30 attempts (33.3%). Overall, the Clippers shot 46.7% from the floor, hitting 43 of 92, while conceding 56.5% shooting from the Bulls (52 of 92). They also allowed Chicago to shoot 53.2% from deep, making 25 of 47 attempts.
James Harden made a notable contribution for the Clippers with 24 points in 31 minutes, also dishing out 6 assists and grabbing 5 rebounds, while shooting 36.0% (9 of 25).
The Clippers currently hold a record of 19-24 this season. They average 19.0 fouls per game and maintain an impressive free throw percentage of 84.5%. They dish out 23.5 assists per game (30th in the NBA) and turn the ball over 15.1 times on average. Los Angeles has scored a total of 4,831 points this season, averaging 112.3 per game, while pulling down 40.3 rebounds per outing. Their field goal percentage currently stands at 47.4%, placing them 9th in the league.
On the defensive end, the Clippers allow opponents to shoot 36.8% from three-point range (586 of 1,593), and they permit 80.1% conversion at the free-throw line. They give up 26.3 assists and 42.4 rebounds per game, ranking 11th and 7th in the league, respectively. Los Angeles is currently 8th in the league for points allowed per game, with an average of 113.8. They force 13.6 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 47.0% from the field (16th in the NBA).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take Los Angeles
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