The underdogs Miami Heat travel to Los Angeles in a bid to strengthen their playoff push. The LA Clippers lie at the 3rd place in the Western Conference Table with a 20-8 record, while their rivals are at the 9th place in the East with an 11-15 record.

Date & Time: February 15, 2021, 10pm ET

Venue: Staples Center, Los Angeles

Preview | LA Clippers

The injuries are beginning to mount for them now. Paul George has not taken to court for the last five games, and he will continue to sit this out as well with a foot injury.

To make matters worse, Kawhi Leonard is also less than likely to feature after missing the win against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a foot contusion.

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On the bright side, the role players stepped up big time in their absence. Lou Williams, instated into the starting lineup, recorded his season-best 30 points while Marcus Morris had 23 from the bench himself.

This will please Ty Lue as it highlights their deep bench strength, which will be handy come playoff time. But this Miami team is a bigger test than the Cavs. So, that will give us an even better assessment of how the others can cope up without their two biggest stars.

Starting 5 for the LA Clippers

Guard – Patrick Beverley

Guard – Lou Williams

Center – Serge Ibaka

Forward – Nicolas Batum

Forward – Reggie Jackson

Preview | Miami Heat

The Miami Heat were on a tear, winning four consecutive games before succumbing to the Utah Jazz. However, losing to the current best team in the NBA won’t dent their spirits. Led by Jimmy Butler, they will look to take advantage of a short-handed Clippers team.

But, Goran Dragic won’t be able to join the party. He remains out with an ankle sprain. So, Kendrick Nunn will continue to feature in the starting lineup.

Starting 5 for the Miami Heat

Guard – Kendrick Nunn

Guard – Duncan Robinson

Center – Bam Adebayo

Forward – Kelly Olynyk

Forward – Jimmy Butler

Predictions | Clippers vs Heat

If the likes of George and Leonard were playing, the Clippers would have been the clear favorites. But considering their absence and Miami’s resurgence of late, they will head into this NBA clash as equals. It will be interesting to watch as it could be anyone’s game.

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