LA Lakers vs LA Clippers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Feb. 4 | 2024-25 NBA season

The LA Clippers host the LA Lakers on Tuesday for their second encounter of the 2024-25 regular season. The Clippers previously defeated the Lakers 116-102 at home in January to go up 1-0 in their season series.

LA Lakers vs LA Clippers: Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Lakers Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for Feb. 4

The Lakers are projected to use a starting lineup of Austin Reaves (PG), Gabe Vincent (SG), Rui Hachimura (SF), LeBron James (PF) and Jaxson Hayes (C) for the game.

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Austin Reaves	Shake Milton	Gabe Vincent*
SG	Gabe Vincent*	Dalton Knecht	Shake Milton
SF	Rui Hachimura	Dorian Finney-Smith	Dalton Knecht
PF	LeBron James*	Jarred Vanderbilt	Dorian Finney-Smith
C	Jaxson Hayes	Trey Jemison III	Dorian Finney-Smith

Clippers Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for Feb. 4

Meanwhile, the Clippers are expected to deploy a starting lineup of James Harden (PG), Norman Powell (SG), Kawhi Leonard (SF), Derrick Jones (PF) and Ivica Zubac (C).

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	James Harden	Kevin Porter Jr.	Terrance Mann
SG	Norman Powell	Kris Dunn	Terrance Mann
SF	Kawhi Leonard	Amir Coffey	Terrance Mann
PF	Derrick Jones Jr.	Nicolas Batum	Amir Coffey
C	Ivica Zubac	Drew Eubanks	Nicolas Batum

LA Lakers vs LA Clippers: Injury Reports

Lakers injury report for Feb. 4

Tuesday's contest will be the Lakers' first since the shocking Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade announced on Sunday. However, Doncic won't debut for the Lakers against the Clippers, as he is dealing with a calf injury.

Maxi Kleber and Christian Wood are also listed out for the game, while LeBron James and Gabe Vincent are probable to play. Cam Reddish is listed as questionable and his participation will be a game-time decision.

Player	Status	Injury
LeBron James	Probable (GTD)	Foot
Gabe Vincent	Probable (GTD)	Knee
Cam Reddish	Questionable (GTD)	Personal
Luka Doncic	Out	Calf
Maxi Kleber	Out	Foot
Christian Wood	Out	Knee

Clippers injury report for Feb. 4

Meanwhile, the Clippers boast a mostly healthy roster with just Cam Christie listed as out on their injury report.

Player	Status	Injury
Cam Christie	Out	Ankle

LA Lakers vs LA Clippers: Preview

Heading into the game, the LA Lakers stand fifth in the Western Conference with a 28-19 record, having won eight of their last 10 outings. They are riding a two-game winning streak after defeating the New York Knicks 128-112 on the road on Saturday. LeBron James led the Lakers to victory with a triple-double performance of 33 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists in the game.

Meanwhile, the LA Clippers are sixth in the West with a 28-21 record and have won six of their last 10 games. They are coming off a 115-108 road loss against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, with James Harden leading the team with 25 points, five rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block.

How to watch LA Lakers vs LA Clippers?

The Lakers-Clippers matchup is scheduled to tip off at 10 p.m. ET at Inuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The contest will be aired nationally on TNT, truTV and Max. It can also be streamed live on FuboTV or via NBA League Pass.