The Los Angeles Clippers are set to rematch the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, following a narrow 106-102 victory by the Lakers on Friday. In that game, the Lakers were without forward Rui Hachimura due to a left knee strain, and guard Austin Reaves exited early with right calf soreness after playing nine minutes and scoring six points.

On the Clippers' side, guard Norman Powell has been sidelined for the past five games due to left knee soreness. However, he has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's matchup, indicating a likely return to action. Powell's return would bolster the Clippers' offense, as he has been a key scorer this season, averaging 24.2 points per game on 49.6% shooting. 

The Clippers' offense thrives on ball movement and cohesion, and Powell's return should enhance their scoring versatility. They are expected to exploit the Lakers' interior defense, which has been vulnerable due to a lack of depth at the center position. The Lakers rank in the bottom 10 for opponent points allowed in the paint, while the Clippers are ninth in paint scoring.​

Additionally, the Clippers may look to increase their pace to capitalize on the Lakers' transition defense weaknesses. The Clippers rank seventh in fast break points per game, whereas the Lakers are among the bottom eight teams in fast break defense.​

Considering the anticipated return of Norman Powell and the potential absence of Austin Reaves, the Clippers are in a favorable position to avenge their recent loss. With their core players available, including James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers have demonstrated the ability to compete at a high level.