Overview
- Head coach Tyronn Lue said there is concern about the injury and confirmed Beal is undergoing tests to determine its severity.
- The hip problem is believed to have occurred when Beal attempted to take a charge during Thursday’s loss in Phoenix.
- John Collins entered the starting lineup in Beal’s place to bolster rebounding and size alongside Ivica Zubac.
- The Clippers were also missing Kawhi Leonard with an ankle sprain and James Harden on personal leave, while the Hawks played without Trae Young due to a right knee MCL sprain.
- In his first season with Los Angeles, Beal has averaged career lows of 8.2 points and 1.7 rebounds across six games.