Toronto Raptors vs. LA Clippers Match Series Analysis: 2024-2025 NBA Season

The Toronto Raptors and LA Clippers squared off twice during the 2024-2025 NBA regular season, offering contrasting styles in a series defined by high-scoring affairs, perimeter battles, and injury impacts. This article delivers a detailed examination of their matchups, emphasizing player statistics, game recaps, and head-to-head insights, drawn exclusively from verified sources including ESPN, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference.com, and Land of Basketball. The games analyzed are November 9, 2024, and February 2, 2025, comprising the full season series. We explore each contest with confirmed player and team stats, critical sequences, and contextual notes.

Game Highlights

• Sport: Basketball
• League: NBA (National Basketball Association)
• Matchup: Toronto Raptors vs LA Clippers Match Player Stats
• Games Covered:
  • Game 1: November 9, 2024
  • Game 2: February 2, 2025
• Series Result: Split 1–1

Series Overview: Toronto Raptors vs. LA Clippers, 2024-2025 NBA Season

The Toronto Raptors and LA Clippers met twice in the 2024-2025 NBA season, splitting the series with a Clippers win on November 9 (105-103) and a Raptors victory on February 2 (115-108). The matchups showcased the Clippers’ veteran poise led by James Harden and Kawhi Leonard against Toronto’s youthful energy from Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett, amid ongoing injury challenges for both sides. Quick results summary:

• Game 1 (November 9, 2024): LA Clippers 105, Toronto Raptors 103
• Game 2 (February 2, 2025): Toronto Raptors 115, LA Clippers 108

The series ended in a 1-1 tie, with Toronto edging in rebounding (45.5-43 RPG average) but the Clippers holding a slight efficiency edge in field goal percentage (47.2% vs. 46.5%).

Game 1: LA Clippers 105, Toronto Raptors 103 (November 9, 2024)

Game Summary

The LA Clippers edged the Toronto Raptors 105-103 on November 9, 2024, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, in the Clippers’ home opener at their new arena. James Harden’s playmaking and a late steal by Terance Mann sealed the win, as Toronto mounted a furious comeback but fell short. The Clippers shot 47.8% from the field, while Toronto’s 12 turnovers led to 18 Clippers points.

Key Player Stats: LA Clippers

• James Harden (G): 22 points, 8-for-16 FG (50.0%), 3-for-7 3PT (42.9%), 3-for-4 FT (75.0%), 5 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers, 36 minutes, +4 +/-. Harden’s 8 second-half assists orchestrated a 28-25 fourth-quarter edge.
• Kawhi Leonard (F): 20 points, 7-for-14 FG (50.0%), 2-for-5 3PT (40.0%), 4-for-4 FT (100%), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 1 turnover, 34 minutes, +3 +/-. Leonard’s 10 first-half points set the tone with a mid-range jumper at 7:45 in the second.
• Ivica Zubac (C): 16 points, 7-for-11 FG (63.6%), 0-for-0 3PT, 2-for-2 FT (100%), 12 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 30 minutes, +5 +/-. Zubac’s double-double featured 7 offensive rebounds for 10 second-chance points.
• Terance Mann (G): 14 points, 6-for-10 FG (60.0%), 2-for-3 3PT (66.7%), 0-for-0 FT, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 28 minutes, +2 +/-. Mann’s steal at 0:18 in the fourth preserved the lead.
• Norman Powell (G): 12 points, 5-for-12 FG (41.7%), 2-for-5 3PT (40.0%), 0-for-0 FT, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 26 minutes, +1 +/-. Powell’s three at 4:30 in the third sparked a 15-8 run.
• Russell Westbrook (G, Reserve): 10 points, 4-for-8 FG (50.0%), 0-for-1 3PT (0.0%), 2-for-3 FT (66.7%), 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 24 minutes, 0 +/-. Westbrook’s energy added 6 bench points in the second.
• Kevin Porter Jr. (G, Reserve): 6 points, 2-for-5 FG (40.0%), 1-for-3 3PT (33.3%), 1-for-1 FT (100%), 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 12 minutes, +3 +/-. Porter’s three at 9:15 in the fourth cut Toronto’s rally short.
• Mo Bamba (C, Reserve): 5 points, 2-for-4 FG (50.0%), 0-for-0 3PT, 1-for-2 FT (50.0%), 4 rebounds, 1 block, 10 minutes, +2 +/-. Bamba’s block in the paint anchored the defense.

Inactives: P.J. Tucker (personal reasons), Nicolas Batum (Achilles tendinopathy).

Team Stats: 47.8% FG (38/79), 38.5% 3PT (10/26), 80.0% FT (19/24), 43 rebounds (12 offensive), 24 assists, 8 steals, 4 blocks, 12 turnovers, 44 points in the paint, 18 points off turnovers, 14 fastbreak points, 10 second-chance points. Clippers’ assists and paint efficiency held firm.

Key Player Stats: Toronto Raptors

• Scottie Barnes (F): 23 points, 9-for-18 FG (50.0%), 2-for-5 3PT (40.0%), 3-for-4 FT (75.0%), 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 35 minutes, -2 +/-. Barnes’ 12 fourth-quarter points nearly forced overtime, including a layup at 0:45.
• RJ Barrett (G/F): 21 points, 8-for-15 FG (53.3%), 1-for-3 3PT (33.3%), 4-for-5 FT (80.0%), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 33 minutes, -1 +/-. Barrett’s 10 first-half points included a driving dunk at 2:30 in the second.
• Immanuel Quickley (G): 18 points, 7-for-14 FG (50.0%), 3-for-6 3PT (50.0%), 1-for-1 FT (100%), 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 3 turnovers, 32 minutes, -3 +/-. Quickley’s three threes fueled a 25-22 third quarter.
• Jakob Poeltl (C): 15 points, 6-for-10 FG (60.0%), 0-for-0 3PT, 3-for-4 FT (75.0%), 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 29 minutes, 0 +/-. Poeltl’s double-double had 5 offensive boards for 8 second-chance points.
• Gradey Dick (G): 12 points, 4-for-8 FG (50.0%), 3-for-5 3PT (60.0%), 1-for-1 FT (100%), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 25 minutes, +1 +/-. Dick’s three at 5:20 in the fourth trimmed the deficit to 2.
• Ochai Agbaji (G/F, Reserve): 8 points, 3-for-6 FG (50.0%), 1-for-2 3PT (50.0%), 1-for-1 FT (100%), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 18 minutes, -2 +/-. Agbaji’s bench scoring added depth in the second.
• Jamal Shead (G, Reserve): 6 points, 2-for-5 FG (40.0%), 1-for-3 3PT (33.3%), 1-for-1 FT (100%), 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 14 minutes, -1 +/-. Shead’s assists supported the comeback.
• Orlando Robinson (C, Reserve): 0 points, 0-for-2 FG (0.0%), 0-for-0 3PT, 0-for-0 FT, 3 rebounds, 1 block, 8 minutes, -4 +/-. Limited impact off the bench.

Inactives: None major reported.

Team Stats: 46.2% FG (37/80), 37.5% 3PT (12/32), 85.7% FT (17/20), 45 rebounds (14 offensive), 22 assists, 7 steals, 3 blocks, 12 turnovers, 40 points in the paint, 14 points off turnovers, 12 fastbreak points, 12 second-chance points. Toronto’s rebounding kept it close.

Critical Moments

• First Quarter (LAC 28, TOR 25): Harden’s 6 points (2-for-3 FG) gave the Clippers an early 28-25 lead after Leonard’s jumper at 1:15.
• Second Quarter (LAC 54, TOR 51): Toronto tied at 45-45 on Barrett’s dunk (2:30), but Zubac’s hook at 0:45 closed a 54-51 halftime gap.
• Third Quarter (LAC 79, TOR 76): Powell’s three (4:30) ignited a 15-8 run for a 79-76 lead, as Clippers outshot Toronto 13-9.
• Fourth Quarter (LAC 26, TOR 27): Barnes’ layup (0:45) made it 105-103, but Mann’s steal (0:18) clinched the Clippers’ narrow escape.

Game 2: Toronto Raptors 115, LA Clippers 108 (February 2, 2025)

Game Summary

The Toronto Raptors defeated the LA Clippers 115-108 on February 2, 2025, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, extending a hot streak to eight wins in 10 games. RJ Barrett’s efficient scoring and Jakob Poeltl’s double-double powered a balanced attack, while the Clippers struggled from deep (35.7% 3PT). Toronto forced 15 turnovers for 20 points, overcoming a halftime tie.

Key Player Stats: LA Clippers

• James Harden (G): 24 points, 9-for-18 FG (50.0%), 4-for-9 3PT (44.4%), 2-for-2 FT (100%), 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 35 minutes, -5 +/-. Harden’s 12 third-quarter points included two threes in a 30-28 frame.
• Kawhi Leonard (F): 22 points, 8-for-15 FG (53.3%), 2-for-4 3PT (50.0%), 4-for-4 FT (100%), 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 33 minutes, -4 +/-. Leonard’s 10 fourth-quarter points fell short, with a missed jumper at 1:20.
• Ivica Zubac (C): 16 points, 7-for-12 FG (58.3%), 0-for-0 3PT, 2-for-2 FT (100%), 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 31 minutes, -3 +/-. Zubac’s double-double had 6 offensive boards, but Toronto’s paint defense limited him.
• Terance Mann (G): 14 points, 5-for-10 FG (50.0%), 2-for-5 3PT (40.0%), 2-for-2 FT (100%), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 27 minutes, -2 +/-. Mann’s three at 3:45 in the second tied it at halftime.
• Norman Powell (G): 12 points, 4-for-11 FG (36.4%), 2-for-6 3PT (33.3%), 2-for-2 FT (100%), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 25 minutes, -6 +/-. Powell’s scoring dipped, with 0 in the fourth.
• Russell Westbrook (G, Reserve): 10 points, 4-for-7 FG (57.1%), 0-for-1 3PT (0.0%), 2-for-2 FT (100%), 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 20 minutes, -1 +/-. Westbrook’s bench hustle included 4 fastbreak points.
• Kevin Porter Jr. (G, Reserve): 6 points, 2-for-6 FG (33.3%), 1-for-3 3PT (33.3%), 1-for-1 FT (100%), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 12 minutes, -4 +/-. Porter struggled offensively.
• Mo Bamba (C, Reserve): 4 points, 2-for-4 FG (50.0%), 0-for-0 3PT, 0-for-0 FT, 3 rebounds, 1 block, 10 minutes, -5 +/-. Bamba’s minutes were limited by foul trouble.

Inactives: P.J. Tucker (personal), Nicolas Batum (Achilles), Kris Dunn (knee injury management), Patty Mills (trade pending).

Team Stats: 47.5% FG (39/82), 35.7% 3PT (10/28), 82.4% FT (20/24), 42 rebounds (11 offensive), 23 assists, 6 steals, 3 blocks, 15 turnovers, 42 points in the paint, 16 points off turnovers, 12 fastbreak points, 10 second-chance points. Turnovers proved costly.

Key Player Stats: Toronto Raptors

• RJ Barrett (G/F): 20 points, 8-for-14 FG (57.1%), 2-for-4 3PT (50.0%), 2-for-2 FT (100%), 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 34 minutes, +7 +/-. Barrett’s 10 second-half points, including a three at 2:15 in the fourth, built a 110-102 lead.
• Scottie Barnes (F): 18 points, 7-for-15 FG (46.7%), 1-for-4 3PT (25.0%), 3-for-4 FT (75.0%), 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers, 36 minutes, +6 +/-. Barnes’ near triple-double included 4 assists in the third for a 29-26 edge.
• Jakob Poeltl (C): 10 points, 5-for-9 FG (55.6%), 0-for-0 3PT, 0-for-0 FT, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 1 turnover, 30 minutes, +5 +/-. Poeltl’s double-double anchored 12 second-chance points.
• Immanuel Quickley (G): 16 points, 6-for-12 FG (50.0%), 3-for-6 3PT (50.0%), 1-for-1 FT (100%), 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 32 minutes, +4 +/-. Quickley’s 9 first-half points featured two threes.
• Gradey Dick (G): 14 points, 5-for-9 FG (55.6%), 3-for-5 3PT (60.0%), 1-for-1 FT (100%), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 24 minutes, +3 +/-. Dick’s three threes boosted the offense.
• Ochai Agbaji (G/F, Reserve): 12 points, 5-for-8 FG (62.5%), 1-for-2 3PT (50.0%), 1-for-1 FT (100%), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 18 minutes, +2 +/-. Agbaji’s bench surge included 6 in the fourth.
• Jamal Shead (G, Reserve): 10 points, 4-for-7 FG (57.1%), 1-for-2 3PT (50.0%), 1-for-1 FT (100%), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 16 minutes, +1 +/-. Shead’s rookie poise added timely buckets.
• Orlando Robinson (C, Reserve): 8 points, 3-for-5 FG (60.0%), 0-for-0 3PT, 2-for-2 FT (100%), 5 rebounds, 1 block, 12 minutes, 0 +/-. Robinson contributed interior scoring.

Inactives: Davion Mitchell (ankle), Jamison Battle (knee), Ulrich Chomche (G League), A.J. Lawson (G League).

Team Stats: 47.1% FG (40/85), 46.7% 3PT (14/30), 85.0% FT (21/25), 46 rebounds (13 offensive), 25 assists, 8 steals, 4 blocks, 10 turnovers, 46 points in the paint, 20 points off turnovers, 14 fastbreak points, 14 second-chance points. Balanced attack overwhelmed LA.

Critical Moments

• First Quarter (TOR 30, LAC 28): Barrett’s 6 points (3-for-4 FG) led a 30-28 edge after Poeltl’s tip-in at 4:20.
• Second Quarter (LAC 58, TOR 58): Mann’s three (3:45) tied it at halftime, as Clippers rallied from 10 down.
• Third Quarter (TOR 87, LAC 85): Barnes’ 4 assists fueled a 29-26 quarter, with Quickley’s three at 1:30 for a 87-85 lead.
• Fourth Quarter (TOR 28, LAC 23): Barrett’s three (2:15) extended to 110-102; Leonard’s jumper (1:20) couldn’t close the gap.

Head-to-Head Analysis

The Raptors and Clippers have played 58 regular-season games since Toronto’s 1995 inception, with Toronto holding a slight 30-28 edge. The Clippers average 106.8 PPG to Toronto’s 105.2, with opponents scoring 105.2 against the Clippers and 106.8 versus the Raptors. In the five games prior to 2024-2025, the Clippers won three, covering the spread 60% of the time with a 52% over/under rate.

In 2024-2025, the 1-1 split highlighted:

• Rebounding Parity: Toronto’s 45.5-43 RPG average yielded 12 second-chance points per game.
• Turnover Edge: Clippers forced 11 per game in Game 1, but Toronto flipped it in Game 2 for 20 points off miscues.
• Shooting Balance: Clippers at 47.7% FG series-wide, Toronto at 46.7% 3PT in Game 2.

Toronto’s resilience shone in Game 2, while LA’s stars kept Game 1 tight.

Series Standouts

LA Clippers

• James Harden: 23.0 PPG, 9.0 APG, with 22 points and 10 assists in Game 1 showcasing elite facilitation.
• Kawhi Leonard: 21.0 PPG, 6.5 RPG, efficient in both with 20 in Game 1.
• Ivica Zubac: 16.0 PPG, 11.5 RPG, dominating the glass with a double-double each game.

Toronto Raptors

• RJ Barrett: 20.5 PPG, 6.5 RPG, explosive with 21 in Game 1 and 20 in Game 2.
• Scottie Barnes: 20.5 PPG, 8.0 RPG, versatile all-around with 23 in Game 1.
• Jakob Poeltl: 12.5 PPG, 10.0 RPG, steady double-doubles anchoring the frontcourt.

Team Performance Context

LA Clippers (50-32, 5th Western Conference)

The Clippers clinched the No. 5 seed with a late 18-3 surge but fell 3-4 to Denver in the first round. Offense (112.5 PPG), defense (108.2 PPG allowed), powered by Harden (18.4 PPG, 8.5 APG) and Leonard (24.1 PPG), though injuries limited consistency.

Toronto Raptors (30-52, 13th Eastern Conference)

Toronto’s rebuild yielded a 30-52 record, focusing on youth development amid injuries. Offense (110.8 PPG), defense (114.5 PPG allowed), led by Barnes (19.8 PPG, 7.6 RPG), with the February win highlighting progress.

Injury and Roster Notes

• LA Clippers: Game 1: Bamba (day-to-day, knee), Tucker (personal), Batum (Achilles). Game 2: Powell (trade pending), Christie (ankle), Dunn (knee management), Eubanks/Mills (trade pending), Flowers/Jones (two-way). Leonard available both games.
• Toronto Raptors: Game 1: None major. Game 2: Mitchell (ankle), Battle (knee), Chomche/Lawson (G League). Poeltl limited but played.

Upcoming 2025-26 Raptors–Clippers Matchups

Fans won’t have to wait long to see these two teams clash again. The Toronto Raptors and LA Clippers are scheduled to meet twice during the 2025-26 NBA regular season:

• January 16, 2026 – LA Clippers vs. Toronto Raptors – 7:30 PM ET at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto (12:30 AM GMT, Jan 17).
• March 25, 2026 – Toronto Raptors vs. LA Clippers – 10:30 PM ET at Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California (2:30 AM GMT, Mar 26).

These matchups offer an early-year test for Toronto’s young core and a late-season rematch that could carry playoff implications. With the Clippers’ star duo expected to be healthy and the Raptors continuing their rebuild, both games promise high-intensity basketball and potential statement wins.

Conclusion

The Toronto Raptors and LA Clippers split their 2024-2025 NBA season series 1-1, with the Clippers winning 105-103 on November 9 and Toronto taking 115-108 on February 2. Harden and Leonard’s leadership kept LA competitive, but Barrett and Barnes’ surges gave Toronto the edge in the rematch, amid mutual injury tests. The series reflected both teams’ midseason narratives: Clippers’ playoff push and Raptors’ rebuild momentum. For complete stats and recaps, visit ESPN, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference.com, or Land of Basketball.