LAC vs POR DREAM11: Los Angeles Clippers host fellow Western conference rivals Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA 2019-20 regular season with both the teams looking to return to winning ways following defeats in the last game.
Clippers faced Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee Bucks without Kawhi Leonard in the last game. Even though they lost 124-129, Doc rivers’ team must be proud of its effort, after rallying back from a 17-point deficit to come within touching distance of winning the game. The comeback was even more impressive considering that the Clippers not only were without Kawhi Leonard but their 2nd All-Star Paul George was also not in the team as well.
Portland Trail Blazers also come into this match on the back of a defeat, but they can hardly take any positive away from their 127-118 defeat at Chase centre. For they faced a Warriors’ team blighted by injuries to almost all its starting five.
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Captain and vice-captain options:
Kawhi Leonard, Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, Montrezl Harrell, Lou Williams
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Match Info:
Teams: Los Angeles Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers
Match Timing: November 08, 09:00 AM
Venue: Staples Center
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers team news:
Los Angeles Clippers:
Paul George is still out due to a shoulder injury but the 29-year-old former Indiana Pacers superstar could make his debut for the Clippers anytime next week, most probably against Houston Rockets, as per reports. George has upped his rehabilitation in the last few weeks, playing in behind-the-doors games, with his next step being a five-on-five scrimmage this week.
Kawhi Leonard should get into Doc Rivers’ starting five against Portland Trail Blazers. The two-time NBA finals MVP missed the clash against Milwaukee Bucks due to load management. Rivers said that Leonard is struggling with health problems.
Portland Trail Blazers:
Zach Collins has had successful surgery on his knee this week and will be re-evaluated in four months. The 21-year-old suffered the injury during the game against Dallas Mavericks on October 28.
In addition, Jusuf Nurkic (leg injury) and Paul Gasol (foot injury) remains a long-term absentee as well and won’t be featuring any time soon.
Rodney Hood shook off the injury problems before the tilt against Golden State Warriors and clocked 36 minutes. He is fit and will be starting the match.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers probable 5:
Los Angeles Clippers: Kawhi Leonard, Patrick Patterson, Ivica Zubac, Patrick Beverley, Landry Shamet
Portland Trail Blazers: Rodney Hood, Anthony Tolliver, Hassan Whiteside, Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum
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Squads:
Los Angeles Clippers: Patrick Beverley, JaMychal Green, Maurice Harkless, Montrezl Harrell, Terance Mann, Rodney McGruder, Johnathan Motley, Patrick Patterson, Jerome Robinson, Landry Shamet, Lou Williams, Ivica Zubac
Portland Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, Kent Bazemore, Hassan Whiteside, Skal Labissière, Anfernee Simons, Gary Trent Jr., Nassir Little, Anthony Tolliver, Mario Hezonja, Rodney Hood, Jaylen Hoard, Moses Brown
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LAC vs MIL DREAM11 teams:
Team 1:
PG: P Beverley, D Lillard
SG: R Hood
SF: Kawhi Leonard (SP), M Harkless
PF: A Tolliver
C: I Zubac, M Harrell
Team 2:
PG: P Beverley
SG: L Williams, CJ McCollum
SF: Kawhi Leonard (SP), M Harkless
PF: P Patterson, A Tolliver
C: H Whiteside