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Clippers Face Lakers Amid Key Injuries on January 22

1/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Clippers (19-24) will host the Los Angeles Lakers (26-16) on January 22, 2026, at Intuit Dome, aiming to extend their three-game home win streak.
The game is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET and will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
Injury reports show that Lakers' Adou Thiero and Austin Reaves are out, while Clippers' Derrick Jones Jr., Bradley Beal, and Bogdan Bogdanovic are also unavailable.
Kawhi Leonard is listed as questionable due to an ankle injury.
The Lakers average 116.3 points per game, compared to the Clippers' 112.3 points.

History

Historical Context

The NBA expanded to 23 teams in 1980, marking a significant growth phase that began with its merger with the ABA in 1976. This expansion fueled the league's popularity, exemplified by the Los Angeles Lakers' offensive prowess, averaging over 100 points per game. The ongoing rivalry with the Clippers enhances local interest and contributes to the NBA's economic impact, with franchises now valued in the billions.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Clippers (19-24) will host the Los Angeles Lakers (26-16) on January 22, 2026, at Intuit Dome, aiming to extend their three-game home win streak.
The game is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET and will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
Injury reports show that Lakers' Adou Thiero and Austin Reaves are out, while Clippers' Derrick Jones Jr., Bradley Beal, and Bogdan Bogdanovic are also unavailable.
Kawhi Leonard is listed as questionable due to an ankle injury.
The Lakers average 116.3 points per game, compared to the Clippers' 112.3 points.

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