George, Clippers ready for the matchup with the Raptors

Los Angeles Clippers (18-17, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (14-17, 11th in the Eastern Conference)

Toronto; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Paul George leads Los Angeles in a matchup against Toronto. He currently ranks 10th in the NBA with an average of 24.7 points per game.

The raptors went home 7-10. Toronto ranks second in the league with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game, led by Khem Birch with an average of 3.2 offensive boards.

The Clippers left home when they were 6-7. Los Angeles ranks fifth in the NBA, dropping only 104.6 points, while opponents shoot 44.1%.

TOP PERFORMER: Fred VanVleet shoots 43.4% and an average of 20.1 points for the Raptors. Gary Trent Jr. has averaged 3.1 3 points in the last 10 games for Toronto.

George averages 24.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.5 assists and two steals for the Clippers. Luke Kennard has averaged 3.6 3-pointers in his last 10 games for Los Angeles.

LAST 10 MATCHES: Raptors: 5-5, averaging 106.9 points, 44.6 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 8.1 steals, and 5.4 blocks per game while 44.2% are shot out of the field. Your opponents have an average of 106.8 points per game.

Clipper: 5-5, averaging 103.3 points, 43.5 rebounds, 23.3 assists, 7.8 steals, and 4.6 blocks per game, while 45.3% are shot out of the field. Your opponents averaged 105.2 points.

INJURIES: Birds of prey: Khem Birch: daily (conditioning), Precious Achiuwa: daily (conditioning), Fred VanVleet: off (health and safety protocols), Isaac Bonga: off (health and safety protocols), Justin Champagnie: off (health and Safety logs), Scottie Barnes: withdrawn (health and safety logs), Goran Dragic: withdrawn (personal), OG Anunoby: withdrawn (health and safety logs), Dalano Banton: withdrawn (health and safety logs), David Johnson: out (calf ).

Clippers: Isaiah Hartenstein: off (ankle), Paul George: off (elbow), Jay Scrubb: off (health and safety protocols), Kawhi Leonard: off (right knee), Brandon Boston Jr .: off (health and safety protocols) , Reggie Jackson: off (fitness), Jason Preston: off (foot), Nicolas Batum: off (ankle).

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The Associated Press created this story using Data Skrive technology and Sportradar data.

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