On one side of Los Angeles, the LA Lakers are thriving with health and an 11-4 record, but the other side is just as dark. The LA Clippers have lost nine of their last 10, desperate to gain some momentum and compete in the cutthroat Western Conference.

The goal was to build on last season's 50-win campaign, which ended in a disappointing first-round playoff exit. However, the roster has not gelled as anticipated. Age vs. Youth: The Clippers are the oldest roster in NBA history,

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers take on the Philadelphia 76ers in non-conference play. The 76ers are 4-2 on their home court. Philadelphia averages 119.3 points and has outscored opponents by 2.7 points per game. The Clippers have gone 1-4 away from home. Los Angeles is 1-3 in games decided by less than 4 points.

Los Angeles Clippers (36-34, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (38-29, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT LINE: Cavaliers -6.5; over/under is 211.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Los ...

The Clippers have officially filed for a disabled player exception after the season-ending hip injury to Bradley Beal.

BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte aims to end its four-game losing streak when the Hornets play Los Angeles. The Hornets are 3-4 in home games. Charlotte averages 15.6 turnovers per game and is 2-4 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents.

Phoenix Suns (1-0, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (0-1, 13th in the Western Conference) Inglewood, California; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT Clippers -9.5; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix faces Los Angeles in Western Conference ...