Washington Wizards – Los Angeles Clippers : two very different agendas
The Wizards host the Clippers in an unbalanced MLK Day clash. Washington looks like it’s already angling for the lottery and the 2026 draft, focused on developing its youngsters, while Los Angeles keeps climbing the Western Conference standings, eyeing the top 10 — maybe higher.
Washington Wizards : youth that’s hanging in there 
The Wizards have stumbled from one problem to the next this season. Brian Keefe’s men are on a six-game losing streak — the worst active run in the league. Offense is missing (112,7 points per game – 25th), defence too (123,9 points allowed per game – 29th). With numbers like that, it’s hard to hold up against more experienced, better-equipped teams night after night.
Don’t assume beating the Wizards is automatic. Washington has knocked off Orlando, and even the Raptors earlier in the season. Proof that anyone can beat anyone in the NBA. Youngsters like Kyshawn George, Tre Johnson and Alex Sarr have shown real promise this season. On any given night, anything can happen.
INJURY REPORT : Trae Young (OUT) – Bilal Coulibaly (OUT) – Cam Whitmore (OUT) – Tristan Vukcevic (OUT)
Los Angeles Clippers : keep the win streak rolling 
The Clippers roll into Washington brimming with confidence. Five straight wins and a steady climb up the Western Conference have given Tyronn Lue’s group a lift. After a catastrophic start, the team is now one of the league’s better defences (only 113,4 points allowed per game, 9th best) and the offence has looked solid over the past 15 games.
Even without Kawhi Leonard, James Harden runs the show with control, as we saw against Toronto (121-117). The perimeter shooting’s there, though rebounding remains a glaring weakness. Historically, L.A. handles the Wizards well — another reason they’re the favourites for this one.
INJURY REPORT : Kawhi Leonard (OUT) – Derrick Jones Jr (OUT) – Bogdan Bogdanovic (OUT) – Bradley Beal (OUT)
NBA Pick Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Clippers
Over 221,5 points
The Wizards’ only shot at winning is if they’re efficient offensively for 48 minutes. At home they’ve shown they can do it. The Clippers have far fewer scoring issues now than they did early in the season. With James Harden pulling the strings, L.A. can score with anyone. Still, the Clippers should take control and win comfortably — it won’t stop it being a fairly high-scoring game.
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