Both the Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night’s matchup.
The Los Angeles Clippers are on the road on Wednesday night as they travel to take on the New York Knicks in an interconference matchup.
Los Angeles enters Wednesday’s game with a 13-22 record after defeating the Golden State Warriors on the road on Monday night.
In Monday’s victory over the Warriors, Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Clippers as he recorded 24 points, 12 rebounds and five assists while Kobe Sanders added 20 points and seven rebounds of his own.
Now Los Angeles will try to grab another victory on Wednesday as they face off against the Knicks in a tough road matchup.
On the other side, New York enters Wednesday’s contest with a 23-13 record after losing on the road to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks in Monday’s loss as he ended the game with 25 points and three rebounds while Miles McBride recorded 17 points and two assists off the bench.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Clippers Injury Report, Will James Harden, Bogdan Bogdanovic Play?
For the Clippers, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both James Harden and Bogdan Bogdanovic.
Los Angeles has listed Harden as questionable due to right shoulder soreness and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
If Harden is sidelined once again on Wednesday, Sanders could draw another start in his place while Jordan Miller may have an increased role off the bench.
The Clippers have ruled out Bogdanovic as he remains sidelined due to left hamstring injury management.
Bradley Beal and Derrick Jones Jr. have also been ruled out as they continue to recover from injuries while Chris Paul remains sidelined as he is away from the team.
Knicks Injury Report, Will Josh Hart Play?
On the other side, the Knicks have two players listed on their injury report, including veteran guard Josh Hart.
New York has ruled out Hart due to right ankle sprain as he will miss his seventh consecutive game.
With Hart still sidelined, Mitchell Robinson, McBride and Mohamed Diawara could all continue to have increased roles.
The Knicks have also ruled out Landry Shamet as he continues to be sidelined while recovering from a right shoulder sprain.
Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Clippers and Knicks from Madison Square Garden at 7:30 p.m. EST.
