Los Angeles Clippers @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Dec 31, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
1-2 · Away
3:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
2-1 · Home

Clippers vs Cavaliers tips off at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT) on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland. TV: KTLA 5 (11 games) (Clippers), Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers).

How to Watch Clippers vs Cavaliers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Thursday, December 31, 20263:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Clippers KTLA 5 (11 games) · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassClippers: ClipperVision · Cavaliers: DAZN
Arena
Rocket ArenaCleveland

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Bradley BealClippersGOutKneeOct 14, 2026
Brandon IngramClippersFOutHeelOct 20, 2026
Jordan MillerClippersFOutShoulderAug 26, 2026
Max StrusClippersG-FOutFootOct 5, 2026
Rui HachimuraClippersFOutQuadOct 27, 2026
Yanic Konan NiederhauserClippersFOutLisfrancOct 20, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Clippers

Cavaliers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Clippers vs Cavaliers Preview

The Clippers are 1-2 this season, while the Cavaliers are 2-1 this season.

The Cavaliers won last season's series 2-0. The Cavaliers rank 11th in rebounds, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Darius Garland (24.0 points per game) and Donovan Mitchell (26.7 points per game).

Clippers vs Cavaliers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesCavaliers 2-0

Previous meetings

Clippers vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2026-27

Clippers 3 GPCavaliers 3 GP
113.0#17
Points per game
119.3#9
109.7#8
Opponent points
120.0#19
49.2%#5
Field goal %
46.6%#9
40.9%#2
Three-point %
36.6%#11
73.2%#24
Free throw %
74.4%#17
40.3#28
Rebounds
46.0#11
27.7#7
Assists
26.3#13
12.3#2
Steals
9.7#11
4.3#19
Blocks
8.3#2
22.7#30
Turnovers
18.0#28

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
7Spurs2-22.0
8Mavericks2-22.0
9Clippers1-22.5
10Nuggets1-22.5
11Suns1-22.5

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
4Hornets3-1–
5Raptors2-10.5
6Cavaliers2-10.5
7Hawks2-21.0
8Pacers2-21.0

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This Clippers vs Cavaliers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Clippers visit the Raptors Jan 1; Cavaliers visit the Hornets Jan 2.

Clippers vs Cavaliers FAQs

What time does Clippers vs Cavaliers start?

The Los Angeles Clippers play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Tip-off is 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT).

What channel is Clippers vs Cavaliers on?

Local TV: KTLA 5 (11 games) (Clippers), Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Clippers and Cavaliers records?

Going into this game the Clippers were 1-2 and the Cavaliers were 2-1 this season.

Who is injured for Clippers vs Cavaliers?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28: Bradley Beal (Clippers, out, knee); Brandon Ingram (Clippers, out, heel); Jordan Miller (Clippers, out, shoulder); Max Strus (Clippers, out, foot); Rui Hachimura (Clippers, out, quad); Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Clippers, out, lisfranc).

How did Clippers vs Cavaliers go last season?

The Cavaliers won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Clippers vs Cavaliers game?

The Cavaliers beat the Clippers 124-91 on Feb 4, 2026 on the road.

Where is Clippers vs Cavaliers being played?

At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Is Clippers vs Cavaliers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Clippers and Cavaliers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Cavaliers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.