Bucks vs Clippers: Injuries & How to Watch (March 23, 2024)

The Los Angeles Clippers host the Milwaukee Bucks Monday night in an interconference game with both teams navigating significant injury concerns. The Clippers are 35-36 following a 127-124 overtime victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, whereas the Bucks are 29-41 after a road win over the Phoenix Suns, also on Saturday.

Darius Garland led the Clippers in their win over Dallas, scoring 41 points with three rebounds and 11 assists. Kawhi Leonard contributed 34 points, three rebounds, and five assists. For the Bucks, Ryan Rollins paced the team with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, supported by Kyle Kuzma’s 20 points and two rebounds.

Milwaukee will be without Kevin Porter Jr. For a third consecutive game due to right knee synovitis. The absence of Porter Jr. Is expected to mean continued expanded roles for Ryan Rollins, Cam Thomas, and Gary Trent Jr. Giannis Antetokounmpo remains sidelined with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. Gary Harris is listed as probable, despite a left groin contusion.

The status of Kyle Kuzma is uncertain for the Bucks, listed as questionable with right Achilles soreness. Should Kuzma be unable to play, Bobby Portis and Ousmane Dieng could notice increased playing time.

On the Clippers side, Kawhi Leonard is questionable with a left ankle sprain, potentially missing his first game since March 19. If Leonard is unavailable, Jordan Miller and Coby Sanders could be called upon for more minutes. John Collins is listed as probable despite a left ankle sprain. Bennedict Mathurin is ruled out as he continues recovery from a right toe injury. Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhauser are also out for the season.

Monday night’s game between the Bucks and Clippers is scheduled to tip off from Los Angeles at 10:30 p.m. ET.