Los Angeles Clippers – Philadelphia 76ers: Kawhi and Harden vs Maxey and Embiid
The Clippers host the 76ers in a showdown between two of the league’s hottest squads right now. L.A. might still sit low in the Western standings, but their form since late December reads like a proper playoff team. Philly, meanwhile, have Joel Embiid looking like the dominant force we hadn’t seen since before his 2024 injury. Everything’s in place for a heavyweight scrap tonight.
Los Angeles Clippers: finally clicking at home 
From joint-last in the West to ninth and climbing, the Clippers have flipped the script after a terrible start. Since December 20, Tyronn Lue’s crew have racked up 17 wins in 21 games — easily the best run in the league over that stretch. Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, snubbed by the All-Star picks, have been stunning, and the supporting cast is pulling its weight on both ends.
Offensively they rank 13th over the period with 115.0 points per game, but the real story is defense: third-best, giving up just 106.8 points a night. L.A. have erased the bad early-season momentum, and the whole Chris Paul drama that soured the locker room feels like ancient history. Fact: the Clippers are a very good basketball team.
INJURY REPORT : Derrick Jones Jr (OUT) – James Harden (questionable)
Philadelphia 76ers: pushing for a top-four spot 
The 76ers have won three straight. Sure, the opponents weren’t elite, but those are must-win games to build trust and momentum before tougher tests arrive. What really stood out was Joel Embiid. After looking slow and off early in the season, the Cameroonian center looks like MVP-caliber again — roughly 35 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists per game across that stretch. The Bucks (139-122), Kings (113-111) and Pelicans (124-114) paid the price.
Across the season Philly has flashed strong offense and occasional defensive stops. That shows up in their numbers: 12th in scoring at 116.7 points per game, 17th in defense at 115.8 allowed. Paul George’s 25-game suspension will hurt Nick Nurse’s rotations, but players like Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford can step in and plug holes.
INJURY REPORT : Paul George (OUT) – Joel Embiid (probable)
NBA Pick Los Angeles Clippers vs Philadelphia 76ers
Clippers to win
Playing at the Intuit Dome gives L.A. the edge. They’ve won 13 of 22 home games this season and roll in with more momentum than Philly after downing the Suns yesterday (117-93). Ivica Zubac should be able to make life tougher for Embiid than in recent matchups, and that ups the Clippers’ chances of getting the W.
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