Clippers Edge Wizards in Close Contest
Monday, January 19, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Capital One Arena
LA Clippers 110, Washington Wizards 106, final. Today's NBA pick is already sealed, as a hash, before kickoff.
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Who won LA Clippers vs Washington Wizards?
LA Clippers beat Washington Wizards 110-106 at Capital One Arena on January 19, 2026.
Who was favored in LA Clippers vs Washington Wizards?
LA Clippers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -258 (about 72% implied). The favorite won.
The LA Clippers secured a narrow victory over the Washington Wizards with a final score of 110-106 at Capital One Arena. This win marks the Clippers' third consecutive victory against the Wizards this season, having previously defeated them on January 15 and in two meetings last season, thus completing a 3-0 series sweep.
The Wizards have struggled significantly this season, holding a home record of 10-32 and a recent form that shows a dismal streak of six consecutive losses. In their last ten games, they have managed only three wins, with an average of 111.3 points scored per game while allowing 120.4 points. Their recent performances have been particularly poor, as they averaged just 107.0 points in their last five games, while conceding 121.6 points. Their last victory came on January 7 against the Orlando Magic, with a score of 120-112.
Conversely, the Clippers have been on a roll, winning eight of their last ten games and riding a five-game winning streak. They have averaged 115.4 points while allowing only 109.0 points during this stretch. Their recent form includes a solid win against the Toronto Raptors on January 17, where they triumphed 121-117. The Clippers have a record of 19-23 overall, with a strong away record of 8-13, indicating their ability to perform well outside of their home arena.
In terms of injuries, the Wizards were without Jamir Watkins due to a knee issue. Alex Sarr, Anthony Davis, and Trae Young were all listed as day-to-day, which could have affected their lineup's stability. The Clippers were missing Jordan Miller due to a shoulder injury, while Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhauser were also day-to-day, adding some uncertainty to their availability.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Clippers favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 227.5. The odds reflected the Clippers' recent form and the Wizards' struggles, indicating a strong expectation for the Clippers to secure the win.
Conditions for the game were typical for a mid-January evening, with no notable weather impacts affecting play. Fans could watch for key moments in the fourth quarter, where James Harden made crucial free throws, contributing significantly to the Clippers' late-game success. Notably, Harden's driving layup assisted by Nicolas Batum was pivotal in maintaining the Clippers' lead.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with the Clippers continuing to build momentum while the Wizards search for answers to turn their season around.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LAC -6.5 | 227.5 o -105 / u -115 | LA Clippers -258 · Washington Wizards +210 |
Injury report
- Jamir WatkinsOutKneeWashington Wizards
- Alex SarrDay-To-DayFootWashington Wizards
- Anthony DavisDay-To-DayFingerWashington Wizards
- Trae YoungDay-To-DayQuadricepsWashington Wizards
- Jordan MillerOutShoulderLA Clippers
- Bradley BealDay-To-DayHipLA Clippers
- Yanic Konan NiederhauserDay-To-DayFootLA Clippers
Leaders
- PointsAlex Sarr28Washington Wizards
- AssistsBub Carrington7Washington Wizards
- ReboundsMarvin Bagley III8Washington Wizards
- PointsJames Harden36LA Clippers
- AssistsJames Harden9LA Clippers
- ReboundsIvica Zubac12LA Clippers
Recent form
Washington Wizards
Last 10: 3-7Streak L6111.3 scored · 120.4 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L115-121at Denver NuggetsJan 18
- L115-128at Sacramento KingsJan 17
- L105-119at LA ClippersJan 15
- L93-112at Phoenix SunsJan 12
- L107-128vs New Orleans PelicansJan 10
- L110-131at Philadelphia 76ersJan 8
- W120-112vs Orlando MagicJan 7
- L115-141vs Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 4
- W119-99vs Brooklyn NetsJan 3
- W114-113at Milwaukee BucksJan 1
LA Clippers
Last 10: 8-2Streak W5115.4 scored · 109 allowed per game3-1 away
- W121-117at Toronto RaptorsJan 17
- W119-105vs Washington WizardsJan 15
- W117-109vs Charlotte HornetsJan 13
- W98-92at Detroit PistonsJan 11
- W121-105at Brooklyn NetsJan 10
- L111-123at New York KnicksJan 8
- W103-102vs Golden State WarriorsJan 6
- L115-146vs Boston CelticsJan 4
- W118-101vs Utah JazzJan 2
- W131-90vs Sacramento KingsDec 31
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | - | 29 | W3 | .646 | 53 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 37 | W1 | .549 | 45 |
| LA Clippers | 11 | 40 | W1 | .512 | 42 |
| Golden State | 16 | 45 | L3 | .451 | 37 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
| Atlanta | - | 36 | L1 | .561 | 46 |
| Orlando | 1 | 37 | L1 | .549 | 45 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 38 | W1 | .537 | 44 |
| Miami | 3 | 39 | W2 | .524 | 43 |
| Washington | 29 | 65 | L10 | .207 | 17 |
Box score
| Stat | LA Clippers | Washington Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 36-78 | 37-86 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 5-28 | 13-35 |
| Three-point % | 18 | 37 |
| Free throws | 33-38 | 19-22 |
| Free throw % | 87 | 86 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 30 |
| Assists | 20 | 27 |
| Steals | 12 | 7 |
| Blocks | 6 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 19 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 25 |
| Points in the paint | 60 | 38 |
| Fouls | 16 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 10 | 10 |
| Time in front | 42 | 48 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter79-78James Harden makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter79-81Kyshawn George makes 26-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter80-81Brook Lopez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter81-81Brook Lopez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter82-81Cam Christie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter83-81Cam Christie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter83-82Marvin Bagley III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter83-83Marvin Bagley III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter83-85Marvin Bagley III makes 6-foot hook shot (Tre Johnson assists)
- 4th Quarter85-85Jordan Miller makes running layup (Kris Dunn assists)
- 4th Quarter87-85Jordan Miller makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter90-85Kris Dunn makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jordan Miller assists)
- 4th Quarter90-87Bub Carrington makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter91-87Cam Christie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter92-87Cam Christie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter93-87Kris Dunn makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter93-90Justin Champagnie makes 26-foot three point jumper (Bub Carrington assists)
- 4th Quarter94-90Jordan Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter95-90Jordan Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter95-92Justin Champagnie makes finger roll layup (Jamir Watkins assists)
- 4th Quarter97-92Jordan Miller makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter97-94Khris Middleton makes 6-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter99-94Ivica Zubac makes 4-foot two point shot (James Harden assists)
- 4th Quarter99-95Alex Sarr makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter99-96Alex Sarr makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter99-98Alex Sarr makes 2-foot reverse layup (Khris Middleton assists)
- 4th Quarter101-98James Harden makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter101-99Kyshawn George makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter101-100Kyshawn George makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter103-100Jordan Miller makes 1-foot layup (James Harden assists)
- 4th Quarter103-103Bub Carrington makes 30-foot three pointer (Khris Middleton assists)
- 4th Quarter104-103Jordan Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter106-103James Harden makes driving layup (Nicolas Batum assists)
- 4th Quarter106-104Khris Middleton makes free throw 1 of 3
- 4th Quarter106-105Khris Middleton makes free throw 2 of 3
- 4th Quarter106-106Khris Middleton makes free throw 3 of 3
- 4th Quarter107-106James Harden makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter108-106James Harden makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter109-106James Harden makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-106James Harden makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Washington Wizards, below favours LA Clippers.
Venue
- Capital One ArenaWashington, DC
- Attendance16630
- OfficialsSean Wright, Dedric Taylor, J.T. Orr
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