Tomorrow at 8 PM(ET), the LA Clippers confront Milwaukee to compete for their first win after the all-star break. This will be an excellent evaluation for Ben Simmons, as he will be a key factor in the Clippers’ ability to triumph over Milwaukee, a premiere contender.
The Clippers have surges of rhythm flowing. Their recent win was a 24-point turnaround against the Utah Jazz, who were unconscious from three to start the game. In fact, the Jazz made 11 shots in the first quarter, and nine were buckets from three-point territory.
Nonetheless, the Clippers changed their defense mid-game and eventually won because of the scoring and playmaking of stars James Harden and Norman Powell.
Powell poured in a season-high 41 points on 50% shooting in 46 minutes, while the former MVP stuffed the stat sheet with 32 points, ten rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and two blocks in 49 minutes.
After the game, Harden was asked how he could sustain 49 minutes at this point in his career, and stated, “Just trying to be in the best shape and condition I can be. I told TLue don’t take me out the game. This is a must-win for us…We needed to go into this break with some swagger. He listened, and we won the game.”
“I told TLue don’t take me out the game… We needed to go into the break with some swagger.” -James Harden pic.twitter.com/FgmiSPHcAH
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) February 14, 2025
This game marked a three-game win streak for the Clippers, which was significant momentum-wise.
Conversely, the hungry Bucks host the Clippers following a prominent win against the Timberwolves without their superstars, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.
Their deadline acquisitions Kyle Kuzma and Kevin Porter Jr., a Clipper earlier this season, were clutch as they stunned the Timberwolves by two points. Milwaukee’s lead scorer, Gary Trent Jr., stamped 21 points in 29 minutes on 8-12 shooting.
Is Kawhi Leonard playing on February 20th in Milwaukee?
Yes, Kawhi Leonard will be active for the LA Clippers as they challenge the Milwaukee Bucks. He will be expected to go toe-to-toe with the two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Full injury report for the LA Clippers versus Milwaukee Bucks
The LA Clippers have officially submitted zero injuries for their contest at Fiserv Forum. Jordan Miller, Kai Jones, Cam Christie, and Trentyn Flowers are out with the San Diego Clippers.
The Milwaukee Bucks have reported Giannis Antetokounmpo(left calf strain), Damian Lillard(right hamstring strain), and Andre Jackson Jr.(right wrist sprain) as questionable. Chris Livingston, Liam Robbins, and Stanley Umude are with the G-League.