Los Angeles at Los Angeles

This is a tough scheduling spot for the Lakers, who finally get home after a 1-6 road trip and have to play on Christmas Day against the Clippers, who are coming off a loss to lowly Dallas. The Clippers have beaten the Lakers 11 times in a row, and both teams could be without key players in tonight's matchup. Chris Paul is questionable with a hamstring injury, and Blake Griffin is out following knee surgery. Julius Randle is probable (personal) and Jose Calderon is questionable (hamstring) for the Lakers, while Larry Nance, Jr. is out with a bone bruise in his knee. The Lakers have major defensive deficiencies and rank #27 allowing 110.8 points per game. And they are last in defensive field goal percentage at .479. The Clippers are #6 allowing opponents 44.2 percent from the floor. The Lakers are 1-10 ATS their last 11 games against Western Conference teams and 1-8 ATS on one day of rest.  Play the Clippers.