The Toronto Raptors are out west to take on the Los Angeles Clippers, their first trip to the all new Intuit Dome.
This is the first night of a back-to-back as Toronto takes on the L.A. Lakers on Sunday.
Despite losing Scottie Barnes due to an orbital fracture, the Raptors have had competitive games against the Lakers, Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets.
Wednesday featured a fourth-quarter collapse in Sacramento and Toronto is looking to salvage the beginning of this five-game road trip.
For the Clippers, they are coming off an impressive road win against the Kings, where former Raptor Norman Powell dropped 31 points and 12 rebounds.
In addition to James Harden putting up 22 points and 8 assists. Derrick Jones Jr. had 14 points and Ivica Zubac put up 13 points and 15 rebounds.
Notably, Kawhi Leonard remains sidelined as he has struggled with injuries since his departure from Canada. But, this Clippers team is currently riding a three-game winning streak.
Unfortunately for the Raptors, they are without rookie Ja’Kobe Walter as he re-sprained his right AC joint. Jonathan Mogbo is listed as probable. However, Immanuel Quickley is making his anticipated return from a pelvic injury.
Head coach Darko Rajakovic revealed that Quickley went through practice and that ultimately led to his return.
Tonight is going to feature a face off between two teams that have nothing to lose. But, having RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley return is huge for a currently depleted Raptors team.
Toronto Raptors (2-7) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (5-4)
10:30 p.m. EST, Saturday, November 9, 2024
Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California
TV: TSN
Projected Raptors Starting Lineup:
PG: Immanuel Quickley
SG: Gradey Dick
SF: RJ Barrett
PF: Ochai Agbaji
C: Jakob Poeltl
Key Reserves: Chris Boucher, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead
Projected Clippers Starting Lineup:
PG: James Harden
SG: Norman Powell
SF: Terrance Mann
PF: Derrick Jones Jr.
C: Ivica Zubac
Key Reserves: Amir Coffey, Kris Dunn, Kevin Porter Jr.
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