NBA Game Preview: Los Angeles Clippers (2-1) vs. Golden State Warriors (3-1)

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Venue & Match Info

Arena: Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158

Capacity: ~18,000

Tipoff: 11:00 PM ET

Broadcast: NBC, Peacock, NBA League Pass

Injury Report

Los Angeles Clippers:

Bradley Beal – OUT (back)

Kobe Sanders – OUT (knee)

Jordan Miller – OUT (hamstring)

Golden State Warriors:

Alex Toohey – OUT (knee)

Al Horford – OUT (toe)

De’Anthony Melton – OUT (knee)

Key Player Matchups

Kawhi Leonard (LAC): 22.3 PPG, 6.3 RPG – two-way anchor, coming off a 30-point, 10-rebound game vs. Portland.

James Harden (LAC): 21.7 PPG, 10.3 APG – primary facilitator, averaging double-digit assists.

Ivica Zubac (LAC): 16.0 PPG, 6.7 RPG – efficient interior scorer (65.6% FG).

Stephen Curry (GSW): 29.0 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 4.3 APG – still the offensive engine, dropped 35 vs. Portland.

Jimmy Butler III (GSW): 21.5 PPG, 4.8 APG – versatile scorer and playmaker.

Jonathan Kuminga (GSW): 18.0 PPG, 8.0 RPG – emerging as a reliable second option.

Matchup Focus: Leonard vs. Kuminga on the wing, Harden vs. Curry in the backcourt.

Team Recent Form

Clippers (2-1):

W vs. Portland 114-107

W vs. Phoenix 129-102

L @ Utah 129-108
Form: Two straight wins, shooting 52.5% FG and 40% from three.

Warriors:

W vs. Memphis 131-118

W vs. Denver 119-109

W @ Lakers 119-109

L vs. Portland 139-119
Form: Three wins in four, averaging 126.5 PPG, but defense allowing 119.5 PPG.

Series History

2024-25 Season: Clippers won all four meetings.

Last Meeting (Apr 13, 2025): Clippers 124, Warriors 119 (OT).

Last 10 Games: Clippers 8-2 vs. Warriors.

Betting Trends

Clippers: 1-2 ATS this season; 3-0 to the OVER.

Warriors: 2-2 ATS; 3 of 4 games OVER.

Head-to-head: Clippers 7-3 ATS in last 10 vs. Warriors.

Game Odds

Los Angeles Clippers                      – 2.5

Golden State Warriors                   225.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, October 27, 2025

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