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Final Injury Report for Clippers-Trail Blazers: Will Darius Garland, Shaedon Sharpe Play?
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The Los Angeles Clippers are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Conference showdown.

Los Angeles enters Friday’s game with a 41-39 record after losing at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2)© William Liang-Imagn Images

In Wednesday’s loss to the Thunder, Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Clippers as he recorded 20 points, eight rebounds and three assists while Brook Lopez added 16 points, six rebounds and three assists of his own.

Now Los Angeles will try to bounce back on Friday as they face off against the Trail Blazers in a tough road matchup.

On the other side, Portland enters Friday’s contest with a 40-40 record after losing on the road to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8)© Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Deni Avdija led the way for the Trail Blazers in Wednesday’s loss as he ended the game with 29 points, six rebounds and six assists while Scoot Henderson recorded 20 points and three rebounds.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Clippers Injury Report: Will Darius Garland, Isaiah Jackson Play?

For the Clippers, they have three players listed on their injury report, though Darius Garland is not one of them.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland (10)Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Of course, Garland missed Wednesday's loss to the Thunder due to toe injury management but he is off the injury report and will return against the Trail Blazers.

Los Angeles has ruled out Isaiah Jackson due to a right ankle sprain as he will miss his seventh consecutive contest, though there is hope that he could return on Sunday.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal (0)Rob Gray-Imagn Images

The Clippers have also ruled out Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhauser as they will both miss the remainder of the season.

Trail Blazers Injury Report: Will Shaedon Sharpe, Jerami Grant Play?

On the other side, the Trail Blazers have four players listed on their injury report, including both Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17)Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Portland has listed Sharpe as questionable due to a stress reaction in his left fibula and there is a chance he could make his first appearance since Feb 2. on Friday night.

The Trail Blazers have also listed Vit Krejci as questionable with a left calf contusion and he is in danger of missing his 13th consecutive contest.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9)Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Grant has been ruled out due to a right calf strain as he will miss his sixth straight game while Damian Lillard remains sidelined while recovering from a torn Achilles.

Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Clippers and Trail Blazers from Portland at 10:00 p.m. ET.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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