LA Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 16 | 2024-25 NBA Season

The LA Clippers hit the road to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday for their third and final encounter of the 2024-25 regular season. Both teams are 1-1 against each other this season, with the upcoming matchup deciding the winner of their season series.

LA Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers: Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Clippers Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for Jan. 16

The Clippers are projected to start with James Harden (PG), Kris Dunn (SG), Norman Powell (SF), Nicolas Batum (PF) and Ivica Zubac (C) for the game.

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	James Harden	Kevin Porter Jr.	Kris Dunn
SG	Kris Dunn	Amir Coffey	Norman Powell
SF	Norman Powell	Derrick Jones Jr.	Amir Coffey
PF	Nicolas Batum	Derrick Jones Jr.	Amir Coffey
C	Ivica Zubac	Mo Bamba	Nicolas Batum

Trail Blazers Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for Jan. 16

Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers are expected to rely on a starting lineup of Anfernee Simmons (PG), Scoot Henderson (SG), Shaedon Sharpe (SF), Toumani Camara (PF) and Deandre Ayton (C).

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Anfernee Simmons	Scoot Henderson	Dalano Banton
SG	Scoot Henderson	Shaedon Sharpe	Kris Murray
SF	Shaedon Sharpe	Toumani Camara	Deni Avdija*
PF	Toumani Camara	Deni Avdija*	Kris Murray
C	Deandre Ayton	Duop Reath	Jabari Walker

LA Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers: Injury Reports

Clippers injury report for Jan. 16

The Clippers have three players on their injury report with Kawhi Leonard, Terance Mann and P.J. Tucker listed as out for the upcoming game.

Player	Status	Injury
Kawhi Leonard	Out	Rest
Terance Mann	Out	Calf
PJ Tucker	Out	Not Injury Related

Trail Blazers injury report for Jan. 16

Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers have five players on their injury report. Deni Avdija is listed as questionable and his participation will be a game-time decision. Donovan Clingan, Jerami Grant, Matisse Thybulle and Robert Williams III are listed as out.

Player	Status	Injury
Deni Avdija	Questionable (GTD)	Ankle
Donovan Clingan	Out	Ankle
Jerami Grant	Out	Face
Matisse Thybulle	Out	Ankle
Robert Williams III	Out	Illness

LA Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers: Preview

Heading into the game, the LA Clippers hold the fifth spot in the Western Conference with a 22-17 record. They've won six of their last 10 games and are currently on a two-game winning streak, highlighted by their dominant 126-67 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.

James Harden led the Clippers to victory with a double-double performance of 21 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and two steals, while Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring with 23 points.

Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers stand third-last in the West with a 13-26 record, having won four of their last 10 outings. They are on a three-game losing streak after being defeated 132-114 by the Nets on Tuesday. Scoot Henderson led them in the losing effort with 39 points, four rebounds, six assists and two steals in the game.

How to watch LA Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers?

The Clippers-Trail Blazers matchup is scheduled to tip off at 10 p.m. ET at the Moda Center in Portland. The contest will be aired locally on KATU, KUNP and FDSSC. It can also be streamed live on FuboTV or via the NBA League Pass.