Can the Clippers Extend Their Dominance Over Warriors? Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction | November 2, 2026
Golden State Warriors
LA Clippers
The Golden State Warriors host the Los Angeles Clippers on November 2 in an NBA regular-season matchup. The Warriors have recovered from three consecutive defeats with three straight wins, while the Clippers have lost their last four games. However, Los Angeles have enjoyed considerable success in this matchup, winning eight of the previous 10 meetings.
Golden State Warriors
Golden State opened the season with three consecutive defeats but have since turned things around, beating Denver, Minnesota and the Los Angeles Lakers. Their latest victory was a 112–95 result against the Lakers, with Stephen Curry leading the scoring with 31 points and Brandin Podziemski adding 21. Curry had also produced 44 points, eight rebounds and six assists against Minnesota, while Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 26 points and nine rebounds.
The Warriors have a 3–3 record and average 116.7 points per game. Their perimeter shooting has been one of their main strengths, with 15.7 three-pointers made per game at a 39.0% success rate. They rank fourth in the NBA for three-pointers made and share third place for three-point accuracy. Golden State also lead the league in potential assists, total passes and points scored off assists.
Curry is the team's leading scorer with 29.2 points per game, while Lendeborg averages 19.8 points and a team-high 7.8 rebounds. Podziemski contributes 16.3 points and leads the Warriors in assists with 5.0 per game. Golden State also receive 45.0 points per game from their bench, the third-highest figure in the league.
Their defensive performances have varied considerably depending on the venue. The Warriors have allowed just 103.0 points per game at home, compared with 121.5 on the road. They have also been more effective from three-point range at home, shooting 41.4% compared with 37.7% away.
However, Golden State have struggled in recent home meetings with the Clippers, losing five of their last six games against them at their own arena.
Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers began their campaign with a 121–96 victory over Sacramento but have since lost four consecutive games. They were beaten twice by the Los Angeles Lakers and also suffered defeats against Oklahoma City and Minnesota. In their latest outing, the Clippers lost 127–101 to the Timberwolves, with Darius Garland scoring 24 points.
Los Angeles have a 1–4 record and average just 105.4 points per game, ranking 29th in the NBA. They also sit 25th in rebounds with 41.0 per game and 23rd in assists with 24.8. Their 22.4 turnovers per game are another concern, particularly given the difference between their only victory and subsequent defeats.
Nevertheless, the Clippers remain efficient from beyond the arc. They shoot 39.2% from three-point range, the second-best percentage in the league, and convert 41.6% of their corner three-point attempts. They also rank third in steals with 11.4 per game and third in field-goal accuracy from the restricted area at 70.6%.
Garland leads the Clippers with 22.0 points and 6.2 assists per game. Keaton Wagler averages 14.4 points, while Brook Lopez contributes 13.8 points and shoots 43.8% from three-point range. Derrick Jones Jr. has also been efficient, converting 60.5% of his field-goal attempts and 60.0% from beyond the arc.
Like Golden State, the Clippers have shown a considerable difference between their home and away defensive performances. They allow 99.5 points per game at home but 120.0 on the road. Their away record is also a concern, as all three road games this season have ended in defeat.
Head-to-Head
The Clippers have won eight of their last 10 meetings with Golden State, including five of the Warriors' last six home games against their Los Angeles rivals. This record gives the visitors a historical advantage despite their current losing streak.
Key Trends
- Golden State have won their last 3 games.
- The Clippers have lost their last 4 games.
- The Clippers have won 8 of their last 10 meetings with Golden State.
- Golden State have lost 5 of their last 6 home games against the Clippers.
- The Warriors average 116.7 points per game, compared with 105.4 for Los Angeles.
- Golden State have averaged 120.0 points in their four away games.
- The Clippers have conceded 120.0 points per game on the road.
- The Warriors have scored 121.7 points per game in their three victories.
Prediction
Golden State's offensive numbers give them a strong foundation for a productive performance. The Warriors average 116.7 points per game, rank among the league leaders in three-point shooting and have three players scoring at least 16 points per contest. Their ability to create shots through ball movement is another important factor, as they lead the NBA in potential assists and points scored off assists. The Clippers have struggled to score consistently, averaging only 105.4 points per game, but their shooting efficiency from beyond the arc remains a strength. Their defensive record away from home is less encouraging, with opponents averaging 120.0 points against them. Golden State have also shown that they can produce high-scoring performances, averaging 121.7 points in their victories. The possible absences of Curry and Green add uncertainty, while the Clippers' strong head-to-head record makes the matchup less straightforward than the teams' current form suggests. Nevertheless, both sides have shown defensive vulnerabilities and their shooting percentages provide reasons to expect an open contest with plenty of scoring opportunities. Recommended Bet: Over 216 Total Points
