Los Angeles will visit Orlando on Wednesday, pitting a 14-11 Clippers team versus a 5-20 Magic squad. LA defeated Charlotte 119-117 on Monday in Kawhi Leonard's return from a right ankle sprain. Orlando lost 109-102 to Milwaukee at home on Monday. The Clippers are 4.5-point favorites, and the game total is 220 points. Tip-off at Amway Center is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Clippers are 3-2 in their past five and 6-4 in their past ten, with recent victories over Indianapolis, Portland, and the Hornets. The latter was a momentous one, as Leonard had two late buckets, including a jump shot with 1.4 seconds left, to lead Los Angeles.
“I don't think anybody loves playing this game more than me,” Leonard said. “It gives me joy when I'm able to play. And it was great that I was able to make that shot.”
Paul George (19 points) and Luke Kennard (nine points) also returned from injuries for the Clippers, who relied on contributions from Reggie Jackson (13 points), Nic Batum (13 points), and John Wall (12 points and 12 assists). LA shot 48.4 percent from the floor and recorded 30 assists on 45 made field goals.
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Los Angeles is scoring 107.2 points on 46.9 percent shooting this season, including 35.8 percent from three-point range. Its offensive efficiency, adjusted for schedule, is ranked 29th in the NBA, and its effective field goal percentage is ranked 14th, per Dunks and Threes. The Clippers' mid-range shooting percentage is the seventh-best in the league. George leads LA in scoring at 23.4 points per game with a 46.2 FG%.
Los Angeles' defense is giving up 108.8 points on 45.4 percent shooting from the floor, including 34.4 percent from distance. Its adjusted defensive efficiency rating is sixth-best. The Clippers' opponents are averaging the lowest free-throw percentage (74.1%) in the NBA.
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