Overview
- Coach JJ Redick said Dončić has a lower left leg contusion and is day-to-day after leaving the Clippers game at halftime, with his leg taped at Monday’s practice and his status for Tuesday still uncertain.
- Austin Reaves participated partially in practice and remains day-to-day, Deandre Ayton was a full participant and is off the injury report for Phoenix, and Rui Hachimura is estimated at three to five days out; Gabe Vincent remains out.
- Redick attributed Dončić’s contusion to a first-half collision with Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanović, noting the team is evaluating ways to reduce repeat contact events.
- The Clippers announced Ivica Zubac sustained a Grade 2 left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in about three weeks, a multi-week absence that elevates Brook Lopez’s role at center.
- The Clippers beat the Lakers 103–88, with Kawhi Leonard scoring 32 and LeBron James posting 36, as Los Angeles struggled from deep after entering the game short-handed.