Philadelphia takes home win streak into matchup with Los Angeles

Updated Dec. 22, 2022 2:02 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers (18-14, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (18-12, fifth in the Eastern Conference)

Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia will try to keep its eight-game home win streak alive when the 76ers take on Los Angeles.

The 76ers are 13-5 on their home court. Philadelphia is second in the Eastern Conference shooting 38.2% from deep, led by Tyrese Maxey shooting 42.2% from 3-point range.

The Clippers have gone 8-7 away from home. Los Angeles ranks eighth in the NBA with 44.5 rebounds per game led by Ivica Zubac averaging 10.8.

TOP PERFORMERS: Joel Embiid is averaging 32.5 points, 10 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.6 blocks for the 76ers. Tobias Harris is averaging 15.9 points and 5.1 rebounds over the past 10 games for Philadelphia.

Marcus Morris is scoring 13.5 points per game with 5.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists for the Clippers. Paul George is averaging 11.9 points and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 40.8% over the last 10 games for Los Angeles.

LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 7-3, averaging 114.3 points, 41.2 rebounds, 25.5 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.1 points per game.

Clippers: 5-5, averaging 107.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 21.2 assists, 6.0 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 42.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.8 points.

INJURIES: 76ers: Tyrese Maxey: out (foot).

Clippers: None listed.

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