Los Angeles is bad and it’s getting worse with a simplistic offense, lack of previously elite defense and no answers from coach or players.

Dallas aims to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Los Angeles. Saturday's game will be the second meeting this season between the two teams.

The Los Angeles Clippers face a crossroads after suffering their eighth loss in 10 games, following a close defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.

They have been sustained by star point guard Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who has ascended to a star status this year. For the Clippers, they have one of the worst records in the conference due to two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard missing a majority of their games with a knee injury.

Clippers point guard Chris Paul hinted at his potential retirement prior to the team's 131-116 win vs. the Hornets on Saturday.

Leonard suffered a sprained ankle in the fourth quarter of the Clippers' loss against the Miami Heat on November 3, has been out of the lineup with the same injury. As Leonard continues to miss games, the Clippers continue to falter.

James Harden made 10 3-pointers and scored a franchise-record 55 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Charlotte Hornets 131-116 hours after 12-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul released a video on social media hinting at retirement after the season ends.

LeBron James has been prioritizing passing over shooting since returning from injury, and our Clippers vs. Lakers predictions expect that to continue tonight.

Anthony Davis received an important injury update for the Mavericks' game on Saturday night against the Clippers in LA.