The Los Angeles Clippers play the Golden State Warriors on March 2 at Chase Center. Both teams are in the play-in race in the Western Conference. The Warriors are 31-29 and in eighth place. The Clippers are 28-31 and trying to move up.This game comes at a time when both sides are dealing with injuries. Golden State will be without its main scorer. The Clippers have a couple of players listed as questionable. Availability could decide how this game plays out.
Los Angeles Clippers injury report and availability vs Golden State Warriors (March 2, 2026)
John Collins is listed as questionable with an arm issue. Kris Dunn is also questionable due to a head problem. No other Los Angeles Clippers players are ruled out, so most of the rotation should be available.
Golden State Warriors injury report and availability vs Los Angeles Clippers (March 2, 2026)
Stephen Curry is out with a knee injury and is not expected to return before March 13. Kristaps Porziņģis will miss another game due to illness, which makes it five in a row. Will Richard is out with an ankle injury.Gary Payton II is listed as questionable with ankle impingement.
Los Angeles Clippers roster and key players (March 2, 2026)
The Clippers will have Kris Dunn and Bogdan Bogdanovic as part of the guard rotation. Kawhi Leonard leads the wings, with Nicolas Batum and Derrick Jones in support roles.In the frontcourt, Brook Lopez provide size. John Collins adds another option after joining from Utah. Yanic Konan Niederhauser is available as a backup.
Golden State Warriors roster and key players (March 2, 2026)
Without Curry, Brandin Podziemski is expected to handle more of the ball. De’Anthony Melton, Moses Moody, Seth Curry, L.J. Cryer, and Gary Payton II make up the guard group.The forwards include Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, and Gui Santos. At center, the Warriors have Al Horford, Quinten Post, and Kristaps Porziņģis, though Porziņģis is out.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-head record
The Clippers have won eight of the last ten games between the two teams over the past three seasons. Golden State did win one meeting earlier in the 2025 season, but overall results have favored the Clippers.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Team stats comparison
| Stat | Clippers (28-31) | Warriors (31-29) |
| PPG | ~111.7 | 115.6 (24th) |
| RPG | Strong rebounding | 42.9 (3rd) |
| APG | Competitive | 29.3 (3rd) |
| FG% | 48.2% | 46.2% (1st) |
| 3P% | Solid volume | 36.0% |
| Opp PPG | Vulnerable | 114.1 |
The Warriors are among the top teams in rebounding and assists. Their scoring has dropped without Curry. The Clippers shoot a better percentage but have not been consistent, especially on the road.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Game outlook
Golden State will rely on Podziemski, Green, and Butler to handle most of the work. The team has gone 4-6 in its last ten games.Also read: Is Stephen Curry playing tonight vs the Los Angeles Clippers? Latest update on the Golden State Warriors star’s injury report (March 2, 2026)For the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard and James Harden will be key. If both play well, they can take advantage of Golden State’s current situation. The battle inside could matter, with Zubac and Lopez going up against the Warriors’ centers.