Washington Wizards at LA Clippers 2/23/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

By: Mike |

Last Updated: 02/23/2021 at 9:44 AM ET

The Washington Wizards complete a back-to-back on the road Tuesday when visiting the Los Angeles Clippers after playing the Los Angeles Lakers in the same arena on Monday. Washington is 10-17 following its 118-111 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. The Wizards have won four straight but remain in last place in the Southeast Division three games behind first place Charlotte.

Bradley Beal is leading Washington in scoring with an average of 32.9 points per game, while Russell Westbrook is the second leading scorer, leading rebounder and leader in assists with averages of 19.3 points, 9.5 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game. Washington has five players averaging double-figures in scoring and as a team the Wizards are scoring an average of 114.0 points per game.

Los Angeles looks to bounce back from a loss when hosting Washington on Tuesday. The Clippers were defeated by the Brooklyn Nets 112-108 on Sunday night for their second loss in three games. The Clippers are 22-10 and second in the Pacific Division a half-game behind the first place Los Angeles Lakers. Paul George was the leading scorer for the Clippers in the loss to Brooklyn with 34 points while Kawhi Leonard scored 29.

Kawhi Leonard is leading the Clippers in scoring with an average of 26.9 points per game, while Paul George is the second-leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 24.4 points and 5.5 assists per game. Serge Ibaka is the leading rebounder for Los Angeles with an average of 6.8 rebounds per game. The Clippers have five players averaging double-figures in scoring and as a team are scoring an average of 115.2 points per game.

Washington will be playing its second game in as many nights and its third over the last four days all of which will be on the road during their West Coast swing. Los Angeles will be playing its sixth consecutive game at home and will bounce back after a tough loss to Brooklyn. The Clippers have covered the number in four of their last six. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Clippers win and cover ATS 121-106.

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