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Clippers vs Warriors: Injury Reports, Odds, and Predictions for Sunday’s Matchup
The Los Angeles Clippers and the Golden State Warriors are set to face off on Sunday, October 27, in a highly anticipated Pacific Division rivalry game. As both teams prepare for the matchup, several key players are listed on the injury report.
The Clippers have five players on their injury list: Kawhi Leonard, who is out indefinitely due to a right knee injury recovery; Mo Bamba, out with a left knee injury recovery; Cam Christie, assigned to the G League; Trentyn Flowers, on a G League two-way contract; and P.J. Tucker, who is not with the team indefinitely. However, James Harden is listed as available and is expected to play a significant role.
The Golden State Warriors also have several players on their injury report. Brandin Podziemski is available but will wear a facemask, while Reece Beekman, Quinten Post, and Pat Spencer are all out due to G League two-way contracts. Key players Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Andrew Wiggins are all listed as available for the game.
In terms of odds, the Warriors are favored by 9.5 points, with a moneyline of -500 for Golden State and +360 for the Clippers. The over/under is set at 222.5 points. The Warriors have been dominant in their first two games, leading the league in points per game with an average of 133.5 points. Despite this, they have only hit the over in one of their two games this season.
Buddy Hield, the new addition to the Warriors, has been impressive, scoring 49 points in just 35 minutes across the first two games. He is expected to continue his strong performance, with predictions favoring him to go over 11.5 points. James Harden, who has been the go-to option for the Clippers, is also expected to have a big game, with predictions suggesting he will exceed 39.5 points, rebounds, and assists combined.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Chase Center in San Francisco, CA, and will be broadcast on FDSN SoCal and NBCS-Bay Area.