Clippers C Ivica Zubac has had a track record of dominating the paint in recent years. However, the Clippers will be without their talented big man on Wednesday.
The Clippers starting center has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Washington Wizards at 10:30 p.m. ET due to an ankle injury. Zubac's injury will open additional usage for backup center Brook Lopez and PF John Collins.
Let’s take a look at the latest Ivica Zubac injury update for Wednesday night and find out who could replace him, plus some key stats and PrizePicks picks for the rest of the Clippers’ roster.
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Ivica Zubac Injury Update: Is Zubac Playing Tonight?
The Clippers have officially ruled out Ivica Zubac for Wednesday’s game due to a left ankle sprain. Zubac suffered the injury in Monday’s 117-109 win against the Hornets and didn’t play in the fourth quarter of that contest.
According to The Athletic’s Law Murray, Zubac was seen moving slowly coming out of the locker room following Monday’s game.
Zubac missed two weeks due to a left ankle injury that he suffered in late December. As a result, it’s possible that the Clippers could be cautious with the injury.
James Harden and Kawhi Leonard (questionable, ankle) pace the Clippers in the scoring department. However, Zubac provides a stabilizing presence on the interior. The Clippers' big man has averaged 14.8 points, while leading the team in rebounds (10.7) and blocks (1.0) this season. Zubac also shoots a team-high 60.6% from the field.
Target John Collins With Zubac is Out?
With Zubac out vs. the Wizards, PF John Collins is one player who could benefit from Zubac’s absence.
It’s no secret that Zubac has been one of the most consistent Clippers offensively this season. However, Collins isn’t far behind in the scoring department. The veteran forward has averaged 13.1 PPG and 5.0 RPG, while also staying out of foul trouble.
Collins does offer another dimension of his game that Zubac doesn’t: his perimeter shooting. The 2017 first-round pick connects on 41.2% of his shots from beyond the arc, ranking third on the team. Collins doesn’t attempt a ton of threes (just 3.1 per contest), but he’s never going to be afraid to hoist up an open look.
The Clippers' power forward also excels on the glass. According to databallr, Collins rebounds 19.3% of his own misses, which ranks in the 85th percentile.
John Collins Stats, Projections vs. Wizards
Here are the most popular John Collins player picks for Wizards vs. Clippers tonight, via PrizePicks where you can pick More or Less on player stats to win real money in every NBA game.
- 22.5 Pts+Rebs
- 15.5 Points
- 6.5 Rebounds
- 30 Points Fantasy Score
- 0.5 Blocked Shots (Goblin)
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The Clippers could be without talented C Ivica Zubac for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards. Zubac is currently listed as questionable due to an ankle injury.
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