Toronto Raptors vs LA Clippers predicted starting lineups and depth charts for Nov. 9 | 2024-25 NBA season

The Toronto Raptors get their first look at the LA Clippers on Saturday at the Intuit Dome. Toronto, which hasn’t played since Wednesday, hopes to pull an upset against Los Angeles. For the Raptors to accomplish their goal, they will have to do it without several key players due to injuries.

Fresh off a 107-98 win against the Sacramento Kings less than 24 hours ago, the Clippers host the injury-hampered visitors. James Harden and Co. might be on short rest, but they are healthy and riding a three-game winning streak. They are the favorites to hand another loss to the reeling Raptors.

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Toronto Raptors vs LA Clippers: Injury Report

Toronto Raptors injury report

Scottie Barnes (eye), Bruce Brown (knee), Kelly Olynyk (back) and Ja’Kobe Walter (sprain) are out. Immanuel Quickley (pelvic) is questionable while Garrett Temple (back) is doubtful.

LA Clippers injury report

Mo Bamba (knee), Kawhi Leonard (knee) and P.J. Tucker (not with the team) are unavailable.

Toronto Raptors vs LA Clippers: Predicted starting lineups and depth charts

Toronto Raptors predicted starting lineup and depth chart

Starters	2nd	3rd
Davion Mitchell	Jamal Shead
Gradey Dick
Ochai Agbaji	Jamison Battle
RJ Barrett	Jonathan Mogbo	Ulrich Chomche
Jakob Poeltl	Chris Boucher

LA Clippers predicted starting lineup and depth chart

Starters	2nd	3rd
James Harden	Kris Dunn	Bones Hyland
Terance Mann	Amir Coffey	Kevin Porter Jr.
Norman Powell	Nic Batum
Derrick Jones Jr.	Kobe Brown
Ivica Zubac	Kai Jones

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Toronto Raptors vs LA Clippers: Key matchups

James Harden vs. Davion Mitchell

Davion Mitchell built a reputation as a solid defender during his stint with the Sacramento Kings. Mitchell’s defensive prowess will be tested by James Harden, the engine that makes the Clippers’ offense hum.

Harden’s usage this season is 30.9%, his highest since during the 2019-20 season when he was with the Houston Rockets. Without Kawhi Leonard, Ty Lue has been leaning heavily on the former MVP. If Mitchell can slow him down, the Raptors might have a chance of pulling the rug from under the hosts.

Ivica Zubac vs. Jakob Poeltl

Ivica Zubac and Jakob Poeltl hardly get recognition for their performance. Both don’t appear in highlight reels but have been crucial to their respective teams. Zubac dominates the paint and is a threat for lobs and drop-offs. Harden’s drives have been quite effective because the Croatian has been impressive in catching most of his point guard’s passes.

Poeltl is a solid defender and rebounder. Zubac will not have an easy time jostling with him in the paint. The two centers don’t have outside shots, so their battle will all be inside the shaded lane.

Poeltl’s task, however, isn’t just to tangle with his fellow 7-footer. He must also cover for his teammates who aren’t good defenders. He has his work cut out against the Clippers.