Bucks play the Clippers, seek 6th straight victory
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Mo Bamba - Not starting vs. Wizards Bamba is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Bamba started in the Clippers' last two games, but he'll return to his regular second-unit role here since Ivica Zubac (eye) is back in action. Bamba has played off the bench in 24 of his 26 appearances this season, averaging 4.2 points and 4.3 rebounds across 12.5 minutes per game in those instances.
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Amir Coffey - Back to bench vs. Washington Coffey is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Coffey finished with 24 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 44 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Celtics. However, the return of Kawhi Leonard (knee) will send Coffey back to his regular role off the bench. Coffey has started in only 10 of his 42 appearances this season, so he's used to being part of the second unit.
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Terance Mann - Not starting Thursday Mann is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Impact The Clippers will have all of their regulars back in the starting lineup for the second leg of this back-to-back set, so Mann will return to the bench. Mann is averaging 7.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game across 18 outings off the bench this season.
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Kevin Porter Jr. - Back to bench role Thursday Porter is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Porter ended with 26 points (12-21 FG, 2-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 117-113 overtime loss to the Celtics, but the impressive stat line won't hand him another start. James Harden (groin) will return from a one-game absence, so Porter will return to his regular backup role in the second unit.
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Ivica Zubac - Cleared to play Thursday Zubac (eye) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Zubac will return from a two-game absence due to a left eye corneal abrasion. The big man has averaged 14.6 points, 12.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 blocks in 29.2 minutes per game over his last five outings, and his availability should send Mo Bamba back to the bench.
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After getting stranded in New Orleans, Bucks return home briefly and continue their win streak
The Milwaukee Bucks were stranded in New Orleans amid a historic snowstorm for so long that they got to know the staffers working in their hotelJANUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicolas Batum - Cleared to play Thursday Batum (finger) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Wizards, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Batum missed the first game of a back-to-back against the Celtics but will be available to play in the second leg Thursday against the visiting Wizards. The veteran forward has struggled this season, as he hasn't made much of an impact off the bench for Los Angeles, averaging career-low numbers across the board.
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Norman Powell - Will play against Washington Powell (back) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Wizards, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Impact After missing Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Powell will play in the second game of a back-to-back against Washington. The 31-year-old guard is having a solid year with the Clippers this season, averaging a career-high 23.7 points per game, shooting 49 percent from the floor and a career-best 44.1 percent from beyond the arc.
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James Harden - Good to go Thursday Harden (groin) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Wizards, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Harden will return to action Thursday after missing the Clippers' previous contest due to right groin soreness. The star guard should reclaim his starting spot from Kevin Porter against Washington.
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Norman Powell - Will play against Washington Powell (back) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Wizards, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Impact After missing Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Powell will play in the second game of a back-to-back against Washington. The 31-year-old guard is having a solid year with the Clippers this season, averaging a career-high 23.7 points per game, shooting 49 percent from the floor and a career-best 44.1 percent from beyond the arc.
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James Harden - Good to go Thursday Harden (groin) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Wizards, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Harden will return to action Thursday after missing the Clippers' previous contest due to right groin soreness. The star guard should reclaim his starting spot from Kevin Porter against Washington.
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Kawhi Leonard - Good to go Thursday Leonard (knee) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Wizards, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Impact After missing the last two games for the Clippers due to right knee injury management, Leonard will return to the floor against Washington. Even though the veteran can still be a game-changer at times, he hasn't had the same impact on the floor in the five games he's played this season, averaging 13.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 49.1 percent from the floor and 35.3 percent from beyond the arc.
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Jordan Miller - Won't play Thursday Miller is out for Thursday's game versus the Wizards due to an illness, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Miller has received inconsistent minutes for the Clippers this season, so his absence shouldn't significantly impact the team's rotation. Miller's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Milwaukee.
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Kris Dunn - Won't play against Washington Dunn (knee) is out for Thursday's game versus the Wizards, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Dunn will miss his second straight contest Thursday due to left knee soreness. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Milwaukee.
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Kobe Brown - Crashes glass in loss Brown had four points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 117-113 overtime loss to the Celtics.
Impact Brown played a season-high 38 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Celtics and put in the work on the glass. He finished the game with a career-high 11 rebounds for the Clippers against the defending NBA champions.
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Derrick Jones Jr. - Sets new season-high scoring mark Jones closed Wednesday's 117-113 overtime loss to the Celtics with 29 points (12-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals in 44 minutes.
Impact The Clippers were without several starters, meaning Jones had to embrace a bigger role on offense, but he was impressive doing so. This 29-point effort was his best scoring output of the campaign by a wide margin, as his previous season-high output was 20 points. Jones has started in the Clippers' last five games and has scored in double digits four times in that span.
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Kevin Porter Jr. - Shines despite loss to Boston Porter ended with 26 points (12-21 FG, 2-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 117-113 overtime loss to the Celtics.
Impact The Clippers started several non-regulars Wednesday since they were without James Harden (groin), Norman Powell (back) and Kris Dunn (knee), meaning Porter got the chance to play an expanded role in the backcourt. It's safe to say he didn't disappoint, finishing as one of the Clippers' leading scorers while also ending just three boards and three dimes away from a double-double. That said, Harden could return to the hardwood in the second leg of this back-to-back set against the Wizards on Thursday, meaning Porter's fantasy upside will take a severe hit if he returns to his regular bench role.
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Amir Coffey - Productive outing in spot start Coffey closed Wednesday's 117-113 overtime loss to the Celtics with 24 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 44 minutes.
Impact Coffey was one of several non-regulars who started Wednesday, and he delivered an impressive scoring output while showing an efficient touch from the floor. However, if most of the regular starters return to action Thursday in the second leg of this back-to-back set, Coffey's fantasy upside might take a serious hit. He's played off the bench in 32 of his 42 appearances this season.
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