Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM PT
Intuit Dome — Inglewood, California
This is the West 9‑vs‑10 Play‑In Game, with the loser eliminated and the winner advancing to face the 8‑seed.
Venue — Intuit Dome
Location: Inglewood, CA
Event: SoFi Play‑In Tournament
Tip‑off: 7:00 PM PT
The Clippers’ new arena gives them a strong home‑court advantage, with a loud, compact environment designed to amplify crowd noise.
Injury Report
Golden State Warriors
Draymond Green — OUT (Back)
Quinten Post — OUT (Foot)
LJ Cryer — OUT (Ankle)
Moses Moody — OUT for season (Knee)
Jimmy Butler III — OUT for season (Knee)
Los Angeles Clippers
Kawhi Leonard — OUT (Ankle)
Isaiah Jackson — OUT (Ankle)
Yanic Niederhauser — OUT for season (Foot)
Bradley Beal — OUT for season (Hip)
Impact:
Both teams are missing major rotation pieces, but Kawhi Leonard’s absence is the most significant loss on either side.
Recent Team Form
Warriors — Last 5
L 115–110 @ LAC
L 124–118 @ SAC
L 119–103 vs LAL
W 110–105 vs SAC
L 117–116 vs HOU
Clippers — Last 5
W 115–110 vs GSW
L 116–97 @ POR
L 128–110 vs OKC
W 116–103 vs DAL
W 138–109 @ SAC
Trend:
Clippers have won 3 of 5, including a win over Golden State on April 12. Warriors have lost 4 of 5.
Series History
Recent matchups:
Apr 12, 2026: Clippers 115, Warriors 110
Mar 2, 2026: Clippers 114, Warriors 101
Jan 5, 2026: Clippers 103, Warriors 102
Oct 28, 2025: Warriors 98, Clippers 79
Apr 13, 2025: Clippers 124, Warriors 119 (OT)
Series Summary:
Clippers have won 4 of the last 5.
Key Player Matchups
1. Stephen Curry (GSW) vs. Darius Garland (LAC)
Curry: 26.6 PPG, elite efficiency
Garland: 6.4 APG, primary initiator for LAC
Edge: Warriors — Curry is the best player on the floor.
2. Brandin Podziemski (GSW) vs. Paul George (LAC)
Podziemski: 13.9 PPG, 45.7 FG%
George: Clippers’ top available scorer with Kawhi out (inference based on roster).
Edge: Clippers — George’s two‑way impact is greater.
3. Kevon Looney / Charles Bassey (GSW) vs. Ivica Zubac (LAC)
Bassey: 7.2 RPG (GSW leader)
Zubac: Strong interior presence (inference based on role).
Edge: Clippers — Zubac’s size and efficiency matter in playoff‑style games.
Betting Trends
Clippers are 23–18 at home.
Warriors are 15–26 on the road.
Clippers have won 3 straight head‑to‑head.
Warriors have lost 4 of their last 5.
Game Odds
Golden State Warriors 220.5
Los Angeles Clippers – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 14, 2026
