Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction and Preview for 11/25/2025

• Matchup: Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
• Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
• Broadcast: NBC

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On Tuesday, the crypto.com Arena will host an exciting showdown as the Los Angeles Lakers (12-4) face off against the struggling Los Angeles Clippers (5-12).

In their most recent game, the Clippers faced off against the Cavaliers, suffering a defeat with a score of 120-105. The team recorded a shooting percentage of 46.3% (37 of 80) and hit 8 out of 26 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Clippers excelled, nailing 23 of their 26 attempts for an impressive 88.5% conversion rate. They netted a total of 40 rebounds, including 12 offensive, while dishing out 23 assists, albeit making 14 turnovers and achieving 6 steals. Defensively, Los Angeles allowed their opponents to shoot 51.7% from the field, enabling Cleveland to accumulate 28 assists and 10 steals, along with 41 rebounds (8 offensive, 33 defensive) and 2 blocks. Cleveland’s free-throw percentage was 65.0%, making 13 out of 20 attempts, and they hit 17 out of 45 from three-point range. The Clippers committed 17 fouls compared to the Cavaliers’ 22.

In the last match, Ivica Zubac shone brightly, finishing with an impressive shooting performance of 68.2% from the field along with 4 assists. He logged 33 minutes on the court and grabbed 18 rebounds, totaling a remarkable 33 points on 15 of 22 shooting.

The Clippers enter this game with a record of 5-12. They average 111.8 points per game, ranking 26th in the NBA, with a shooting accuracy of 47.0%. From three-point territory, the Clippers hold a percentage of 36.4% (226 of 621) and excel from the charity stripe, shooting 83.5%. The team averages 41.4 rebounds per game and has made 408 assists this season, placing them 26th in the league. They average 16.1 turnovers and commit 20.4 personal fouls each game.

Defensively, the Clippers force an average of 13.6 turnovers and commit 20.1 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 38.6% from three-point range and rank 19th in the league for points surrendered per game at 117.2. Their defense permits an opponent field-goal percentage of 47.3% (711 of 1,502) along with an average of 43.0 rebounds per game, ranking 20th in assists allowed with 461 this season.

Meanwhile, the Lakers emerged victorious in their last outing, edging the Jazz 108-106. Los Angeles registered 40 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive, making a total of 45 rebounds. While they committed 14 turnovers, they managed 7 steals in the game. The Jazz sent the Lakers to the free-throw line 27 times due to committing 21 personal fouls, resulting in 22 made free throws for an 81.5% success rate. The Lakers sunk 10 of 38 from three-point range (26.3%) and achieved a field-goal percentage of 44.2% by making 38 of 86 attempts. Defensively, the Lakers allowed the Jazz to convert 40 of 94 attempts for a 42.6% shooting rate, and the Jazz completed 32.5% of their three-point attempts (13 of 40) while converting 13 of 18 free throws (72.2%). On the boards, Los Angeles permitted Utah to total 45 rebounds (10 offensive).

Key player Luka Doncic played an essential role, scoring 33 points over 40 minutes and providing 8 assists. He achieved a field-goal percentage of 41.7%, hitting 10 out of 24, and secured 11 rebounds.

For the season, the Lakers hold a 12-4 record. They commit an average of 20.1 fouls per game and boast an 78.9% free-throw shooting rate. With 1,876 points scored this season (117.3 points per game), they average 25.8 assists per game, ranking 20th in the league, while averaging 16.8 turnovers. The Lakers are shooting exceptionally from the field at a rate of 50.6%, which positions them 2nd in the league.

On defense, the Lakers are ranked 11th in the NBA for points allowed per game at 114.6. They generate an average of 16.3 turnovers and permit teams a shooting percentage of 47.4% (18th in the league). Opponents have made 35.7% of their three-point shots (220 of 617) and are converting 79.7% of their free-throw attempts. The Lakers give up an average of 27.1 assists and 39.8 rebounds each game, ranking 20th and 4th in the league respectively.

Which team will take home the win against the spread tonight?

Prediction: Back Los Angeles