The Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers will face each other on Thursday night short several key players. Injury reports are coming out for both teams. The Blazers will play without forwards Jerami Grant and Matisse Thybulle and center Donovan Clingan. Kawhi Leonard will not suit up for the Clippers in the second night of a back-to-back.
Portland is also listing forward Deni Avdija as doubtful due to an ankle sprain and center Robert Williams III as doubtful due to an illness.
INJURY REPORT 1/16 vs. LAC:
OUT
Donovan Clingan (L Ankle Sprain)
Jerami Grant (Face Contusion)
Matisse Thybulle (R Ankle Sprain)
DOUBTFUL
Deni Avdija (R Ankle Sprain)
Robert Williams III (Illness)— Trail Blazers PR (@TrailBlazersPR) January 16, 2025The Blazers and Clippers will face off at 7:00 PM, Pacific.