- Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
- Broadcast: ClipperVision
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The Los Angeles Lakers (3-0) are set to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers (1-2) at the Intuit Dome this Wednesday.
In their last game, the Lakers defeated the Jazz with a score of 132-123. The Lakers committed 24 personal fouls, while the Jazz had 33. From three-point range, Los Angeles made 10 of 35 attempts. Utah capitalized on their free throws, converting 21 out of 27, resulting in a 77.8% success rate. Additionally, Utah secured 52 rebounds (20 offensive, 32 defensive) and recorded 6 blocks. They distributed 29 assists and achieved 6 steals. Defensively, the Lakers permitted their opponents to shoot 48.4% from the field, with 46 successful shots on 95 attempts. Los Angeles provided 19 assists, forced the Jazz into 17 turnovers, and recorded 9 steals. On the boards, the Lakers tallied a total of 31 rebounds, 5 of which were offensive. At the free-throw line, the Lakers were strong, hitting 32 out of 38 for an 84.2% efficiency, finishing the game with a field goal percentage of 48.8% (40 of 82) and nailing 20 out of 47 three-point tries.
Luka Doncic made a significant impact in the game, shooting 56.7% from the field, contributing 10 assists, and pulling down 8 rebounds in 38 minutes on the court. He scored a remarkable 52 points on 17 of 30 shooting.
Los Angeles enters this matchup boasting a 3-0 record on the season. The team averages 16.3 turnovers per game and commits 23.7 fouls. The Lakers are grabbing 37.0 rebounds per outing and have recorded a total of 76 assists this season, ranking 21st in the league in assist distribution. From beyond the arc, Los Angeles is converting 42.1% (45 of 107) of their shots and hitting 83.3% from the free-throw line. They lead the league in scoring with an average of 128.0 points per game while shooting an impressive 54.5% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Lakers are forcing 19.7 turnovers per game and giving up 24.3 personal fouls. They rank 8th in the league for assists allowed, giving up 78 for the season. Opponents are shooting 46.3% against them, with the Lakers allowing an average of 40.7 rebounds per game. They also allow 31.5% shooting from three-point range and are ranked 16th in points allowed per game (115.0).
In their latest outing, the Clippers suffered a defeat, losing 108-101 against the Thunder. In terms of rebounding, Los Angeles allowed Oklahoma City to collect 46 total rebounds (15 offensive). They shot 33.3% from three, making 8 of 24 attempts, and were 16 of 17 (94.1%) from the charity stripe. The Clippers allowed the Thunder to shoot 42 of 94, reflecting a shooting percentage of 44.7% in that game. Ultimately, the Clippers shot 37 of 81 from the field, translating to a 45.7% efficiency. From deep, they made 15 out of 38 attempts (39.5%), and converted 12 free throws at an 80.0% rate. The Thunder were penalized with 16 fouls, allowing the Clippers 15 free-throw attempts, and Los Angeles turned the ball over 26 times while earning 10 steals. The Clippers secured 30 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive boards for a total of 38.
Darius Garland was pivotal for the Clippers in this matchup, shooting 7 of 17 (41.2%) and grabbing 4 rebounds. He finished the game with 16 points and 11 assists in 36 minutes of play.
Los Angeles holds a 1-2 record for the season. On offense, the Clippers are shooting 49.2% from the field, ranking 4th overall. They have amassed 339 points this season (113.0 per game) and average 40.3 rebounds. They generate assists 27.7 times a contest, ranking 6th in the league, but they also commit 23.3 turnovers per game. The Clippers average 21.3 fouls and have a free-throw percentage of 73.2%.
Defensively, the Clippers are ranked 10th in points allowed per game (109.7), forcing 18.3 turnovers each outing. They are allowing opponents to shoot 48.1% from the field (26th in the league) and permitting a 35.7% long-range shooting percentage (30 of 84). Opponents are hitting 72.9% of their free throws. They give up an average of 24.7 assists and 41.7 rebounds per game, ranking 11th and 9th in the league, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA battle against the spread?
Prediction: Take the Lakers
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