Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Clippers

The LA Clippers aim to strengthen their NBA playoff push as they head to Brooklyn for a matchup against the Nets. Currently sitting sixth in the Western Conference, the Clippers have gained momentum, while the Nets find themselves struggling in 13th place in the East.

Brooklyn is desperate to end a five-game losing streak, with their last two defeats coming at home. Their most recent setback was a heavy 116-86 loss to the Toronto Raptors.

Under Jordi Fernandez, the Nets have endured a tough season, losing 50 of their 73 games. Already out of the playoff race, they are on the verge of being officially eliminated from postseason contention. With only nine games remaining, Brooklyn sits nine games outside the play-in spots, making their chances of a turnaround nearly impossible.

Meanwhile, the Clippers are in a strong position to secure a playoff spot, provided they maintain their current form. LA has won nine of their last 11 games, climbing out of the play-in zone in the Western Conference.

However, their position remains precarious, as they share the same record as the seventh-seeded Warriors and hold just a half-game lead over the eighth spot.

Ty Lue’s squad, with 41 wins in 72 games, recently bounced back with a 126-113 victory over the New York Knicks. In their previous meeting, the Clippers demolished the Nets by 59 points, marking a historic result for both teams.

The LA Clippers defeated the other team 126-113. Their third consecutive road victory came against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Norman Powell scored 19, Kawhi Leonard scored 27, and James Harden scored 29.

The Brooklyn Nets' previous five games have ended in defeat. The Toronto Raptors defeated them 116-86 in a recent home game at Barclays Center. Ziaire Williams scored 13 points and Jalen Wilson ten, while Nicolas Claxton finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

The Clippers have defeated the Nets in their past two meetings. The result at Crypto.com Arena was 125-114, and at Intuit Dome, it was 126-67. Six Nets victories have occurred in the last ten meetings between these two clubs.