Dec 21, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) drives to the basket ahead of Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images Chris Jones-Imagn Images

LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Injury Report

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated Apr 4, 2025 4:30 PM ET

On Friday night, the LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks face off in a game filled with massive implications on both sides.

For the Clippers, they're only half a game away from avoiding the play-in tournament and can not afford to lose any games moving forward. For the Mavericks, they're only 1.5 games away from dropping into the 9th seed and 2.5 games away from dropping out of the play-in tournament entirely.

The LA Clippers have three players listed on their injury report: Ben Simmons, Amir Coffey, and Jordan Miller.

Ben Simmons is listed as out due to left knee injury management. He's likely out due to the Clippers playing a back-to-back.

Hi, Hello

Ben Simmons is OUT against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday with left knee injury management. It's the first night of a back-to-back.

Kawhi Leonard and James Harden are available.

Have a nice day!
— Farbod Esnaashari (@Farbod_E) April 4, 2025

Amir Coffey is out due to left knee inflammation, and Jordan Miller is out due to left hamstring tendinopathy.

The Dallas Mavericks have eight players listed on their injury report: Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Dante Exum, Dereck Lively II, Caleb Martin, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Brandon Williams, and Kessler Edwards.

Kyrie Irving is out with left knee surgery.

Anthony Davis is questionable with a left adductor strain.

DOMINANT SHOWING FROM ANTHONY DAVIS!!

34 PTS
15 REB
5 BLK
The game-winning bucket

Mavericks get the big win over the Hawks. pic.twitter.com/cde4mZNYgr
— NBA (@NBA) April 3, 2025

Dante Exum is out with left hand surgery, Dereck Lively II is out with right ankle stress fracture injury management, Caleb Martin is probable with a right hip strain, Olivier-Maxence Prosper is out with right wrist surgery, Brandon Williams is out with a G League two-way, and Kessler Edwards is out with a G League two-way.

The LA Clippers face off against the Dallas Mavericks at 10:30 p.m. EST on Friday.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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