Clippers Look to End Five-Game Slide Against Raptors

Los Angeles enters Monday’s matchup 13th in the Western Conference after losing five straight. Toronto, fifth in the East at 3-3, visits the Clippers at 10 p.m. EST. The listed line has the Raptors favored by 5.5 points, with the total set at 219.5.

The game sets Toronto’s defensive pressure and transition attack against a Clippers team that can slow the pace and challenge opponents in half-court possessions. Toronto will need to create offense against a set defense as well as capitalize on turnovers, while avoiding careless mistakes that could give Los Angeles easy scoring chances.

Scottie Barnes’ playmaking and Immanuel Quickley’s shooting and pick-and-roll creation are important parts of Toronto’s half-court attack. The Raptors will also look for contributions from Ja’Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead, whose defense and energy could help sustain the team’s intensity.

The Clippers list Max Strus, Yanic Konan Niederhauser, Jordan Miller, Brandon Ingram and Bradley Beal as out. Toronto lists Kawhi Leonard and Nate Bittle as out. Los Angeles went 23-18 at home last season; Toronto’s road record was 22-19.