Clippers vs Nets: Expected Starting Lineup for Los Angeles Tonight

The LA Clippers (3-3) and the Brooklyn Nets (3-4) will play against each other for the first time this season at the Barclays Center Arena in Brooklyn. Nets will look to clench their first home win against the star-studded Clippers. The Clippers are coming in full force this season to pocket their maiden Championship and adding James Harden to the roster was a huge step in that direction.

The Clippers have a strong offensive forefront, with a roster lined by big names. The Nets, on the other hand, have a perfect recipe against this, boasting some great defensive players. Considering that they are yet to win their first title as well, the Nets will also bring their best to every game and stand as a tough competitor.

As we countdown tonight’s exciting match, let us take a look at the expected lineups for the Clippers.

The Clippers’ offensively powerful lineup

Clippers will be coming off strong with an expected starting lineup that consists of Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Harden, and Ivica Zubac. Overall challenge for the team will be to translate all the greatness onto the court. They need to find a balance and continue working on the team chemistry, especially with new member Harden on board. The team is definitely an offensive powerhouse and the Nets will have a difficult time dismantling that.

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James Harden, who will be up against his former team tonight. And he’s only playing his second game with the Clippers, after a tough 14-point loss against the Knicks during his debut game on Monday. However, we can give him the benefit of the doubt and consider this setback as a warmup game for him, as he adjusts himself to the new environment and foster team chemistry.

Injuries for the Clippers

Shooting guard Terance Mann is still out suffering the consequences of a left ankle sprain. He has yet to play his season debut game. Moreover, center Mason Plumlee, who had to be carried out of the Knicks game on Monday following a knee injury, is also ruled out for tonight’s game. The Clippers will also be without Brandon Boston Jr., who is still recovering from a quadriceps injury that will keep him out for at least a few weeks.

Despite the strong offensive front that the Clippers can put up, the Nets have a number of top-notch lockdown defenders like Ben Simmons, Dennis Smith Jr., and Mikal Bridges, who can give a tough time to Harden and his new teammates. The projected starters for the Nets are Simmons, Spencer Dinwiddie, Mikal, Cam Thomas, and Dorian Finney-Smith at the center.?Due to a calf injury, Cameron Johnson’s status is still doubtful for tonight, and Nic Claxton will be out again with an ankle sprain.

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As the two battle it out tonight, each vying for a crucial step toward their maiden Championship, who do you think has a higher chance of winning? Let us know.