Los Angeles hosts New Orleans in a matchup of Western Conference teams. The teams square off Wednesday for the first time this season.

Simmons played 20 minutes in the highly competitive matchup and contributed four points, six rebounds, and five assists. The former No. 1 pick in the draft out of LSU has played in eight straight games with the Clippers after continued injury problems with his back and knee.

Facing the Clippers on the first night of a back-to-back, the Magic were unable to find enough scoring to upend Los Angeles at Kia Center.

Down 78-75 midway through the fourth quarter, the Magic had a potential game-tying possession when Banchero lost the ball on a drive. Powell converted a layup for the Clippers, Bogdan Bogdanovich followed with a 3-pointer and Los Angeles led by at least five the rest of the way.

This is a matchup between two of the league’s best defenses, but the Clippers sport the top-rated offense across the last 10 games. Kawhi Leonard and James Harden have the team firing on all cylinders, and Norm Powell’s 34-point eruption last night may be the catalyst needed to get him back on track following a brief slump.

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Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell each score 21 points and Ivica Zubac finishes with 18 points and 20 rebounds in the Clippers' 96-87 win over the Magic.

Orlando and Los Angeles meet in non-conference action. The teams square off Monday for the first time this season.

Kenny Atkinson’s fiery pregame speech sparked the Cavs, fueling a dominant win over the Clippers as they lock in for the playoff push.