Friday's game will be a battle between a Clippers team that ranks second in defensive rating and a Lakers squad that is first in that category over the last 15 contests. Check bac

The Los Angeles Clippers haven't returned to their former stadium, the crypto.com Arena (previously Staples Center), since they made the move this season to the

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The Lakers' cheerleaders posted a slow-motion video on Instagram teasing their return to action on Friday night, with the game against the Clippers set at Crypto.com Arena. The post featured the cheerleaders celebrating after a performance, with the caption, "Back on the court tonight."

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without their starting forward, Rui Hachimura, for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. ESPN's Dave McMenamin shared