The Philadelphia 76ers in form look to continue their roll without MVP candidate Joel Embiid when they visit the Staples Center for battle with the LA Clippers. Clippers Tyronn Lue are also in solid form right now, with both teams looking for the best record in the entire 2020-21 NBA season.
Early in the season, Doc Rivers ’Philadelphia 76ers were usually struggling when Joel Embiid was unavailable for the starting lineup. However, since the Cameroonian giants went down on March 12, Philly has a 6-1 record.
On the side of the LA Clippers, the team was in the news during the NBA Commerce Day after they got Rajon Rondo from the Atlanta Hawks. The LA Clippers are also on a hot streak right now, as they have won their last four games and six of their last eight.
This game is the first matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and LA Clippers in the 2020-21 NBA season.
Philadelphia 76ers vs LA Clippers predictions
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<p>The LA Clippers did not <strong>Kawhi Leonard</strong> in their previous game against the San Antonio Spurs due to leg pain. However, the small move back could return to court on March 27 to face the Philadelphia 76ers and try to keep LAC’s strong run alive.</p>
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Leonard posted 25.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game so far with a 52/40/88 shooting range. The other half of the duo is All-Star LA Clippers Paul George, which started the year with great performances, but has slowed down ever since. George averages 22 points, six rebounds and five assists per game so far for the LA Clippers with a 47/43/88 shooting range.
Behind the intriguing poem Philadelphia 76ers by Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris has been a monster to the team in the NBA 2020-21 campaign.
Harris’ case for this year’s All-Star selection was strong, with him posting 20 points, seven rebounds and three assists per game while making 51% of his field goals, 41% of all three and 89.5% of his free throws.
In paint, both the Philadelphia 76ers and LA Clippers miss their starting points. Embiid is out with an injury to his left knee, while Serge Ibaka has missed the last six games of LAC and has been dealing with a back injury.
Marcus Morris is another great option for being our small ball center, but he is day – to – day with calf issues. Ultimately, we go with an eight-time All-Star Dwight Howard for the central location.
Even though Howard is past his prime, he gives Doc Rivers effective moments in the paint. In just over 17 minutes per game, Howard averages 6.6 points, eight rebounds and a block per game. Beyond its statistical impact, it will be a huge asset to the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Playoffs when needed, as were the case for last year’s LA LA Lakers side.
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