Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers Picks and Predictions for Friday, February 20, 2026
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Los Angeles vs Los Angeles Information
The Los Angeles Clippers will be on a short road trip Friday night for a 10:00 PM matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Clippers have 26 wins and 28 losses this season, coming into this matchup after winning three of their last five, including a three-point road victory against the Houston Rockets. The Los Angeles Lakers have 33 wins and 21 losses this season heading into Friday after winning three of the last five following a 3-point home victory against the Dallas Mavericks. Stay in the news with our NBA Picks.
Los Angeles Clippers Preview
Offensively, the Los Angeles Clippers are averaging 111.9 points on 48% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, the Clippers are allowing 112.3 points per game this season and have given up an average of 103 points per game over their last three wins. Kawhi Leonard leads the Los Angeles offense this season, averaging 27.9 points per game. John Collins is averaging 13.8 points in 28 minutes per contest. Derrick Jones Jr. has averaged 10 points per game this season, and Bennedict Mathurin has averaged 12.5 points per game this season in two games on the Los Angeles roster.
Los Angeles Lakers Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers have been solid on the offensive end this season, averaging 116 points on 50% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Los Angeles has allowed 116 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 106 points per game over their last three wins. Luka Doncic leads Los Angeles this season, averaging 32.8 points and 8.6 assists per game. Austin Reaves is second on the team, averaging 25.4 points, and LeBron James averages a third-best 22 points per game. Big man DeAndre Ayton averages 13.2 points to go along with the team-leading 8.5 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles vs Los Angeles Prediction
Both teams have played good basketball lately, but the Los Angeles Lakers are the better team in this matchup. Look for the Lakers to do the job as they start the second half of the season on the right foot Friday night. Take the Lakers to do the work on both sides of the ball as they overwhelm a below-average Los Angeles Clippers team. Take the Lakers to get their 34th victory of the season Friday night as they get the win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Lakers win and cover 116-105.
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