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LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction and Preview
Our picks
Free picksOur picks for LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers come out after the official NBA injury report, at most 48 hours before tip-off, and at the latest (3 hours before tip-off).
We are waiting for the result of a team's previous game.
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Official injury report
LA Clippers
- Out Rui Hachimura (key player)
- Out Brandon Ingram (key player)
- Out Max Strus (rotation regular)
- Out Bradley Beal (rotation regular)
- Out Jordan Miller (rotation regular)
- Out Yanic Konan Niederhäuser (rotation regular)
Los Angeles Lakers
No player who matters is listed.
The report of 27 Oct, 21:00 (US Eastern time), players with real minutes only.
Last five games
LA Clippers
- L 101-108 at Oklahoma City Thunder (A) 25 Oct
- L 117-125 at Los Angeles Lakers (A) 24 Oct
- W 121-96 vs Sacramento Kings (H) 22 Oct
Los Angeles Lakers
- W 132-123 at Utah Jazz (A) 25 Oct
- W 125-117 vs LA Clippers (H) 24 Oct
- W 127-105 vs Golden State Warriors (H) 22 Oct
Most recent first, all games of the season, overtime included.
Team facts
LACLAL Record 1-2 3-0
At home 1-0 2-0
On the road 0-2 1-0
Conference 9 of 15, Western Conference 2 of 15, Western Conference
Streak Lost 2 in a row Won 3 in a row
Days of rest 2 0 (second night of a back-to-back)
Our team rating #20 of 30 #6 of 30
Pace #16 of 30 #23 of 30
Last meetings
- 24 Oct 2026Los Angeles Lakers 125-117 LA Clippers
- 21 Feb 2026Los Angeles Lakers 125-122 LA Clippers
- 23 Jan 2026LA Clippers 112-104 Los Angeles Lakers
- 21 Dec 2025LA Clippers 103-88 Los Angeles Lakers
- 26 Nov 2025Los Angeles Lakers 135-118 LA Clippers
Game details
- Stage
- NBA, Regular season
- Tip-off
- City
- Inglewood
Questions and answers
What time is LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers?
LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers tips off at 02:30 UK time (22:30 US Eastern time) on Wednesday 28 October 2026, US date.
When is the LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers prediction out?
Our free picks come out after the official NBA injury report, at most 48 hours before tip-off; the winner percentages are open to everyone 2 hours before tip-off, and every other percentage once the game is over.
Who is out for LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers?
The official NBA injury report lists Rui Hachimura (LA Clippers): out; Brandon Ingram (LA Clippers): out; Max Strus (LA Clippers): out; Bradley Beal (LA Clippers): out; Jordan Miller (LA Clippers): out; Yanic Konan Niederhäuser (LA Clippers): out.
How are LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers doing this season?
LA Clippers are 1-2; Los Angeles Lakers are 3-0.
When did LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers last meet?
On 2026-10-24: Los Angeles Lakers 125-117 LA Clippers.
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