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Next GameNext Game	12/21/2024 8:30 PM EST
Next OpponentNext Opponent	DAL Dallas Mavericks
Standing (Conference)Conference Rank	5th Western Conference
WinsWins	16
LossesLosses	12
PPGPoints Per Game	109.9
PPG AllowedPoints Per Game Allowed	107.4
RPGRebounds Per Game	44.1
APGAssists Per Game	24.9
Head CoachHead Coach	Tyronn Lue

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James Harden

LAC Point Guard #1

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James Harden had 19 points (6-of-18 FGs), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and two 3-pointers against the Mavericks on Saturday.

Harden wasn’t efficient with 19 points on 18 shots, including making only 2-of-9 attempts from behind the 3-point line. Even worse might’ve been that he turned the ball over seven times and had only three assists. Harden was -4 in 37 minutes in the 16-point loss to Dallas. He was probably due to regress after scoring 41 points on 17 shots Monday, but this wasn’t one of his better performances.
Norman Powell

LAC Small Forward #24

Norman Powell had 28 points (8-of-22 FGs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and three 3-pointers against the Mavericks on Saturday.

Powell has had at least 28 points in three straight games now. With Paul George in Philadelphia and Kawhi Leonard recovering, Powell has become an indispensable piece of the Clippers offense. Even with James Harden handling the ball, there’s plenty of room for Powell to continue scoring like this.
Norman Powell

LAC Small Forward #24

Norman Powell scored 29 points (10-of-19 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs) with six rebounds, five assists, two steals, and four three-pointers against the Mavericks.

Powell has scored 29 points in two straight contests and is averaging 24.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists through five games in December while shooting 52.5% from the field and 47.9% from deep. The Clippers wing has blossomed with Paul George out of the picture and Kawhi Leonard on the mend.
Ivica Zubac

LAC Center #40

Ivica Zubac scored 21 points (10-of-13 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs) to go along with 15 rebounds, five assists, and two steals against the Mavericks.

Zubac recorded his fourth consecutive double-double against the shorthanded Mavericks. The Clippers big man is having a career-year as James Harden’s go-to guy. Only four players have recorded more double-doubles (18) than him this season.
Kris Dunn

LAC Point Guard #8

Kris Dunn was ejected from Thursday’s game against the Mavericks after picking up a Flagrant 2 foul during the third quarter.

Dunn committed a Flagrant 2 foul on Jazian Gortman with 5:32 remaining in the period, receiving his marching orders. The Clippers guard played 25 minutes, finishing with three points (1-of-5 FGs), one rebound, six assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer.
Derrick Jones Jr.

LAC Small Forward #55

Derrick Jones Jr. (right hamstring soreness) is available for Thursday’s game against the Mavericks and will start.

Injured on December 8, Jones is back ahead of schedule and will start against his former team. Amir Coffey, who started Monday’s win over the Jazz, will head to the bench, where he offers minimal fantasy value. Feel free to leave him on the waiver wire, with there being 13 games on Thursday’s schedule.
Derrick Jones Jr.

LAC Small Forward #55

Derrick Jones Jr. (right hamstring soreness) is questionable for Thursday’s matchup with the Mavericks.

DJJ was expected to miss at least two weeks based on a report from December 10, but he’s apparently ahead of schedule. He’s got a shot to face his former team, though it’s unclear if he’ll handle his normal workload.
Amir Coffey

LAC Small Forward #7

Amir Coffey finished Monday’s win over Utah with 16 points (6-of-7 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one block, and three 3-pointers in 34 minutes.

Coffey replaced Nicolas Batum in the starting lineup on Monday for defensive reasons. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue preferred Coffey to defend one of Utah’s guards (Keyonte George or Collin Sexton), allowing James Harden to defend John Collins. The lineup change worked, as Harden came out scalding hot, with Coffey doing most of his offensive damage in the fourth quarter (3-of-3 FGs) after the outcome was no longer in doubt. We’ll see who Lue starts on Thursday when the Clippers visit Dallas. However, Coffey and Batum (four points, three rebounds, two steals, and one 3-pointer in 16 minutes) offer limited value in matchups against more formidable opposition.
Ivica Zubac

LAC Center #40

Ivica Zubac accumulated 19 points (8-of-11 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two blocked shots in 26 minutes in Monday’s win over the Jazz.

Like teammates James Harden (41 points) and Norman Powell (29), Zubac did most of what he wanted against the overmatched Jazz. A double-digit rebounder in five straight games, the 7-footer has posted a double-double in three straight. Zubac’s fantasy value slipped after a hot start to the season, but he remains a top-100 player in 9-cat formats.
Norman Powell

LAC Small Forward #24

Norman Powell accounted for 29 points (12-of-16 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and five 3-pointers in 28 minutes in Monday’s win over Utah.

James Harden wasn’t the only starter to have it rolling offensively on Monday. Powell shot 75% from the field, scoring 29 points, and he’s put up 28 or more in three of the five games he’s played since returning from a hamstring injury. Powell has been one of the biggest surprises in fantasy basketball this season, providing top-50 value in 9-cat formats. While Kawhi Leonard’s absence has resulted in more opportunities, Powell still has to convert them, and he has.

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