Justin Russo
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This is Kawhi Leonard’s sixth game missed due to a right ankle sprain. Lawrence Frank said last night Leonard also suffered a foot sprain. Leonard missed six games with a right ankle sprain in Nov. 2022. Leonard is on the trip, per Frank.
LA Clippers injury report for tomorrow at Dallas:
OUT
Bradley Beal - Left Hip Fracture
Kawhi Leonard - Right Ankle Sprain
Yanic Konan Niederhäuser- On Assignment
Jahmyl Telfort - Two-Way
OUT
Bradley Beal - Left Hip Fracture
Kawhi Leonard - Right Ankle Sprain
Yanic Konan Niederhäuser- On Assignment
Jahmyl Telfort - Two-Way
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
This is Kawhi Leonard’s sixth game missed due to a right ankle sprain. Lawrence Frank said last night Leonard also suffered a foot sprain. Leonard missed six games with a right ankle sprain in Nov. 2022. Leonard is on the trip, per Frank.
LA Clippers injury report for tomorrow at Dallas:
OUT
Bradley Beal - Left Hip Fracture
Kawhi Leonard - Right Ankle Sprain
Yanic Konan Niederhäuser- On Assignment
Jahmyl Telfort - Two-Way
OUT
Bradley Beal - Left Hip Fracture
Kawhi Leonard - Right Ankle Sprain
Yanic Konan Niederhäuser- On Assignment
Jahmyl Telfort - Two-Way
November 13, 2025 at 10:58 PM
LA Clippers injury report for tomorrow at Dallas:
OUT
Bradley Beal - Left Hip Fracture
Kawhi Leonard - Right Ankle Sprain
Yanic Konan Niederhäuser- On Assignment
Jahmyl Telfort - Two-Way
OUT
Bradley Beal - Left Hip Fracture
Kawhi Leonard - Right Ankle Sprain
Yanic Konan Niederhäuser- On Assignment
Jahmyl Telfort - Two-Way
🚨 NEW: While a multi-day storm is set to descend on Southern California, the LA Clippers are in the midst of their gloomiest start in 15 years. Wednesday’s loss was their sixth straight. Now, a 12-day road trip awaits. It’s true: When it rains, it pours.
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Injuries, sixth straight loss leaves Lue, Clippers 'upset'
It's the worst start for L.A. since 2010-11.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
🚨 NEW: While a multi-day storm is set to descend on Southern California, the LA Clippers are in the midst of their gloomiest start in 15 years. Wednesday’s loss was their sixth straight. Now, a 12-day road trip awaits. It’s true: When it rains, it pours.
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LA Clippers tied an NBA record and set a new franchise record by having five different bench players each make multiple 3s in a game.
November 13, 2025 at 9:26 AM
LA Clippers tied an NBA record and set a new franchise record by having five different bench players each make multiple 3s in a game.
Tyronn Lue, on Chris Paul’s third straight DNP and what he’s looking for from him: “Just his leadership. Talking to the guys, talking to the coaches of what he sees, what we can do better. Before we acquired, we told him he wasn’t gonna be an every night guy. He understood that.”
November 13, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Tyronn Lue, on Chris Paul’s third straight DNP and what he’s looking for from him: “Just his leadership. Talking to the guys, talking to the coaches of what he sees, what we can do better. Before we acquired, we told him he wasn’t gonna be an every night guy. He understood that.”
Tyronn Lue, on the bench and youth: “I thought they played the right way, the ball moved, guys got open shots, we attacked the paint, we made the right play. Keep giving those guys room to grow and I thought tonight was a step in the right direction.”
November 13, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Tyronn Lue, on the bench and youth: “I thought they played the right way, the ball moved, guys got open shots, we attacked the paint, we made the right play. Keep giving those guys room to grow and I thought tonight was a step in the right direction.”
Tyronn Lue, on how he’s analyzed John Collins’ first two games as a starter: “I think starting, I think with James [Harden] and [Ivica Zubac] on the floor getting most of the touches, it’s been tough for him. He hasn’t done anything wrong. ...”
November 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Tyronn Lue, on how he’s analyzed John Collins’ first two games as a starter: “I think starting, I think with James [Harden] and [Ivica Zubac] on the floor getting most of the touches, it’s been tough for him. He hasn’t done anything wrong. ...”
Final: Nuggets 130, Clippers 116. Nikola Jokic (55-12-6) took L.A. out back and thumped ‘em, Old Yeller style. Clippers are 3-8 -- their worst start through 11 games since 2010-11. Bench produced 62 points and made 15 3s. Now, Clippers go on the road for 7 games in 12 days. Gulp.
November 13, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Final: Nuggets 130, Clippers 116. Nikola Jokic (55-12-6) took L.A. out back and thumped ‘em, Old Yeller style. Clippers are 3-8 -- their worst start through 11 games since 2010-11. Bench produced 62 points and made 15 3s. Now, Clippers go on the road for 7 games in 12 days. Gulp.
Nikola Jokic's game tonight is the 4th in NBA history where a player scored at least 55 points on a 90 TS%. The other three are Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, and James Harden.
November 13, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Nikola Jokic's game tonight is the 4th in NBA history where a player scored at least 55 points on a 90 TS%. The other three are Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, and James Harden.
The latter half of the incident with the fan.
November 13, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The latter half of the incident with the fan.
A fan ran on the floor, directly at center court, while play was ongoing. Security got to him after a bit and got him off the floor. Definitely an odd moment in this game.
November 13, 2025 at 5:47 AM
A fan ran on the floor, directly at center court, while play was ongoing. Security got to him after a bit and got him off the floor. Definitely an odd moment in this game.
Nikola Jokic is at the scorer's table to check back in with the Nuggets up by 21 in the fourth. 60 incoming?
November 13, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Nikola Jokic is at the scorer's table to check back in with the Nuggets up by 21 in the fourth. 60 incoming?
Jordan Miller has a career-high 18 points.
November 13, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Jordan Miller has a career-high 18 points.
Covered a lot of basketball in person. I saw the Paige Bueckers 44-burger earlier this year. This Nikola Jokic 52-11-6 performance through 3 quarters is the most dominant one I've seen. And it ain't close. This is an ass whooping.
November 13, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Covered a lot of basketball in person. I saw the Paige Bueckers 44-burger earlier this year. This Nikola Jokic 52-11-6 performance through 3 quarters is the most dominant one I've seen. And it ain't close. This is an ass whooping.
End Q3: Nuggets 106, Clippers 90. Nikola Jokic has 52-11-6.
November 13, 2025 at 5:27 AM
End Q3: Nuggets 106, Clippers 90. Nikola Jokic has 52-11-6.
Nikola Jokic: 50 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists. He's done it in 29 minutes. There's still 13:58 left.
November 13, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Nikola Jokic: 50 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists. He's done it in 29 minutes. There's still 13:58 left.
Nikola Jokic has 48 points in 28 minutes.
November 13, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Nikola Jokic has 48 points in 28 minutes.
Clippers rank 27th in third-quarter Net Rating this season. Nuggets rank 2nd. You're seeing why.
November 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Clippers rank 27th in third-quarter Net Rating this season. Nuggets rank 2nd. You're seeing why.
It's been a nightmarish night for Kris Dunn, who picks up his fifth personal foul while trying to stop Tim Hardaway Jr. from hitting his second 3-pointer of the night. Nuggets have outscored the Clippers 20-6 to open the third.
November 13, 2025 at 5:11 AM
It's been a nightmarish night for Kris Dunn, who picks up his fifth personal foul while trying to stop Tim Hardaway Jr. from hitting his second 3-pointer of the night. Nuggets have outscored the Clippers 20-6 to open the third.
Halftime: Clippers 68, Nuggets 63. Nikola Jokic has 33 points. James Harden with 19-4-3 for the Clippers; Ivica Zubac has 12 points, 7 rebounds. The Clippers' bench knocked in eight 3s.
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Halftime: Clippers 68, Nuggets 63. Nikola Jokic has 33 points. James Harden with 19-4-3 for the Clippers; Ivica Zubac has 12 points, 7 rebounds. The Clippers' bench knocked in eight 3s.
For fans of GOAT discussions, we have James, Kobe, and Jordan all on the floor together at Intuit Dome.
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 AM
For fans of GOAT discussions, we have James, Kobe, and Jordan all on the floor together at Intuit Dome.
Hey man, the young guys on the Clippers are balling. Kobe Sanders is getting "KOBE!" chants from The Wall after his third 3-pointer of the quarter. The Clippers have scored 17 points on their last five possessions and they lead the Nuggets 52-43.
November 13, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Hey man, the young guys on the Clippers are balling. Kobe Sanders is getting "KOBE!" chants from The Wall after his third 3-pointer of the quarter. The Clippers have scored 17 points on their last five possessions and they lead the Nuggets 52-43.
Cameron Johnson (right arm strain) is QUESTIONABLE to return for the Nuggets.
November 13, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Cameron Johnson (right arm strain) is QUESTIONABLE to return for the Nuggets.
End Q1: Nuggets 39, Clippers 35. Nikola Jokic is good at basketball (25 points).
November 13, 2025 at 4:07 AM
End Q1: Nuggets 39, Clippers 35. Nikola Jokic is good at basketball (25 points).
Well, scratch that for a moment as he walked back to the bench as James Harden is set to play the whole quarter.
Bogdan Bogdanović is checking in for the first time in the last three games.
November 13, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Well, scratch that for a moment as he walked back to the bench as James Harden is set to play the whole quarter.