Will Andre Drummond Return Tonight? Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Clippers: Preview, Lineups & Predictions

The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the mighty Los Angeles Clippers in this NBA clash as they look to build on their win against Minnesota Timberwolves, while their rivals will be keen to avenge their recent loss. Both teams lie in the top-8 places of their respective conference.

Date & Time: February 3, 2021, 8pm ET

Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland

Records: Cavaliers (10-11), Clippers (16-6)

Preview | Cleveland Cavaliers

Other than Detroit, the Cavs roster is filled with an obscene amount of centers. The leader of that pack is Andre Drummond, who couldn’t play against the Timberwolves because of back soreness. Experts are linking him to a move away before the trade deadline, but he should take to the court for this encounter.

They are back in the Playoff hunt after a couple of mediocre seasons. The Sexland trio (Collin Sexton, Darius Garland, and Andre Drummond) have been the driving force behind that.

Though, there has been no one more impressive than Sexton, who is on the cusp of a maiden all-star berth. He is averaging 24.1 points per game on 43.5% three-point shooting. And he will be their key player against the Clippers.

Starting 5 for the Cleveland Cavaliers

Guard – Darius Garland

Guard – Collin Sexton

Center – Andre Drummond

Forward – Isaac Okoro

Forward – Cedi Osman

Preview | Los Angeles Clippers

They share the same record as their cross-town rivals as of now. Aside from a 50-point loss against the Mavericks, they have looked like a legitimate title contender. Most of that is down to the form of Paul George.

He’s left the Pandemic P at the bubble and has been their most important player this season, even more so than Kawhi Leonard. For this game, Patrick Beverley will probably continue to sit out because of a heavy knock on his left knee.

Starting 5 for the Los Angeles Clippers

Guard – Reggie Jackson

Guard – Paul George

Center – Serge Ibaka

Forward – Kawhi Leonard

Forward – Nicolas Batum

Pick | Los Angeles Clippers

Although the Cavs do hold the potential of springing a surprise, their opponents will be arriving with some vengeance after their loss against the Brooklyn Nets. Expect them to run the roost on the young Cavs.

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