- Matchup: Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
- Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
- Broadcast: Peacock
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On Monday, the Los Angeles Clippers (11-21) will host the Golden State Warriors (18-16) at the Intuit Dome.
In their latest game, the Warriors secured a victory against the Hornets, finishing 132-125. Golden State showcased an impressive shooting night, achieving a 55.4% field goal percentage (46 of 83). They excelled from beyond the arc, sinking 24 of 49 three-pointers, and demonstrated remarkable free-throw accuracy, hitting 16 of 17 for a 94.1% success rate. In total, they captured 37 rebounds (10 offensive) and recorded 35 assists. On defense, the Warriors held their opponents to a 51.6% shooting rate, allowing Charlotte to score from the field 48 times on 93 attempts. The Hornets also tallied 35 assists, 11 steals, and 37 rebounds (11 offensive, 26 defensive), while shooting 76.5% from the free-throw line (13 of 17) and 16 of 40 from three-point range. The Warriors committed 20 personal fouls compared to the Hornets’ 23.
Stephen Curry contributed significantly to the game, scoring 26 points on 9 of 16 shooting and spending 33 minutes on the court. He recorded 2 rebounds and 4 assists while achieving a shooting accuracy of 56.3%.
Golden State enters this matchup with a season record of 18-16. They average 16.2 turnovers per game and are committing 20.9 fouls. The Warriors collectively secure 43.6 rebounds per game and have 954 assists this season, ranking 8th in the NBA for assists. They maintain a three-point shooting percentage of 36.3% (541 of 1,491) and a free-throw percentage of 82.3%. They score an average of 115.6 points per game (21st in the NBA) with a field goal percentage of 45.6%.
Defensively, the Warriors force 15.7 turnovers per game while averaging 19.6 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 34.3% shooting from long range and rank 6th in points allowed per game (113.4). Golden State allows a shooting percentage of 46.5% (1,415 of 3,041) and concedes 44.8 rebounds per game, placing 16th in the league for assists allowed, with 877 given up this season.
In their previous matchup, the Clippers claimed victory over the Kings with a score of 131-90. Los Angeles permitted Sacramento to grab 39 rebounds (11 offensive). They shot 33.3% from three-point territory, hitting 9 out of 27 attempts and finished 13 of 14 from the free-throw line (92.9%). The Kings managed to score 34 of their 83 attempts from the field, resulting in a 41.0% shooting rate. Conversely, the Clippers shot 46 out of 90 from the floor, achieving 51.1%. In three-point shooting, the Clippers netted 14 of 38 attempts (36.8%) and made 25 free throws, shooting 78.1%. Sacramento was called for 20 personal fouls, granting the Clippers 32 free-throw opportunities. They committed 4 turnovers while racking up 13 steals, finishing with a total of 42 rebounds (31 defensive, 11 offensive).
Kawhi Leonard played a key role for the Clippers, scoring 33 points in 33 minutes and accounting for 5 assists. He shot 11 of 19 from the field for a 57.9% field goal percentage and added 5 rebounds.
Los Angeles has a current win-loss record of 11-21. Offensively, the Clippers are shooting 47.3% from the field, ranking 13th overall. They have scored a total of 3,588 points this year (112.1 per game) and gather 40.5 rebounds per contest. They distribute assists 23.7 times on average (30th in the NBA) and turn the ball over 15.4 times. The Clippers commit 19.9 fouls per game and achieve an 84.1% free-throw success rate.
On defense, the Clippers rank 9th in points allowed per game, conceding 114.0. They force 13.6 turnovers per match and allow opponents to shoot 47.2% from the field (18th in the league). Their opposition’s three-point shooting is at 37.5% (440 of 1,173) with a free-throw percentage of 79.9%. They yield an average of 25.9 assists and 42.4 rebounds per game, placing them 12th and 9th in the league, respectively.
Who do you think will win this NBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Support Golden State!
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