Overview

• The Washington Wizards (2-14) have lost 12 consecutive games and are 1-7 at home this season.
• The Los Angeles Clippers (11-8) are coming off a 126-94 loss to the Boston Celtics, ending their five-game win streak.
• Washington's defense has been a significant issue, allowing an average of 123.2 points per game over their last 10 matchups.
• Key players Jordan Poole (hip) and Saddiq Bey (knee) are sidelined for the Wizards, while the Clippers are missing Kawhi Leonard (knee) and P.J. Tucker (personal).
• The Clippers are favored by 10.5 points, with analysts predicting a comfortable win for Los Angeles in their first meeting this season.