Tip-off: Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. ET
Line: Los Angeles -9.5, Total: 199.0

The Hornets and Clippers will both be looking to get back into the win column when the teams meet in Los Angeles Tuesday.

The Hornets were absolutely embarrassed in Utah on Monday, losing 94-66 as 4-point underdogs. Charlotte has now lost three of its past four games both SU and ATS, scoring less than 70 points in two of those contests. The Clippers, meanwhile, lost 100-98 as 5-point home favorites against the Rockets on Sunday. Los Angeles has now lost two straight games both SU and ATS, allowing 114.5 PPG in those defeats. These teams met in Charlotte earlier in the season and the Clippers won 113-92 as 3.5-point road favorites. Since 1996, the Clippers are 7-2 SU when hosting the Hornets but they are just 4-5 ATS in those games. They have, however, won-and-covered in the past three games that they’ve played against the Hornets at Staples Center. The Hornets are 23-12 ATS in road games after one or more consecutive losses over the past two seasons. They are also 31-18 ATS after having lost two of their past three games in that time. Fortunately for the Clippers, this same Charlotte team is just 30-53 ATS in non-conference games over the past three seasons. C Cody Zeller (Shoulder) is doubtful for this game and C Al Jefferson (Calf) is expected to play. F Jordan Hamilton (Ankle) is doubtful for the Clippers, who will be without G Jamal Crawford (Calf) indefinitely.

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The Hornets were dismantled by the Jazz on Monday night and they will need to turn things around quickly. One player who must step his game up for the team is C Al Jefferson (17.1 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.3 BPG). Jefferson is going to come into this one with a banged up calf, but he will need to find a way to push through it. His matchup with DeAndre Jordan will come a long way in determining the outcome of this game and the Hornets need Jefferson to knock down some shots inside. G Mo Williams (14.0 PPG, 6.6 APG) played very poorly against Utah, finishing with just seven points and three assists in 24 minutes. Williams had scored 18+ points in five straight games before that stinker in Utah. He is an excellent outside shooter (35% 3PT) and will need to get back on track against the Clippers. PG Kemba Walker (18.0 PPG, 5.2 APG, 3.7 RPG, 1.3 SPG) is still getting his legs back after returning from a knee injury on Mar. 11 against Sacramento. Walker had 15 points, six rebounds, five boards and three steals the last time he faced the Clippers and he could see some extended minutes in this game, as the Hornets will need a player with his speed to stick Chris Paul. SG Gerald Henderson (11.5 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.8 APG) had just four points in 22 minutes against the Jazz Monday. Henderson had averaged 18.5 PPG, 7.0 APG and 6.5 RPG in the previous two games and will need to get back to playing well offensively for the Hornets. He is a very good midrange shooter and rarely takes bad shots. SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (10.9 PPG, 7.5 RPG) must bring his non-stop motor to this game, as he can really change the outcome with his ability to defend and rebound at his position.

The Clippers are coming off of a tough home loss against the Rockets on Sunday and now have a chance to turn it around with a very winnable home game against the Hornets. PG Chris Paul (18.4 PPG, 10.0 APG, 4.7 RPG, 1.9 SPG) lit up the Hornets the last time he played them, scoring 22 points and dishing out 15 assists in 38 minutes of action. He should be able to play extremely well on Tuesday as well, as Mo Williams is a lot slower than he is and Kemba Walker is not playing at full health. The Clippers’ superstar will need to attack the rim and continue to knock down shots from the outside (38% 3PT) when the defense sags off. SG J.J. Redick (15.3 PPG) has been extremely hot for the Clippers recently, averaging 20.2 PPG, 3.4 APG, 3.0 RPG and 1.2 SPG over the past five games. Redick is a lights-out shooter from behind the arc (42% 3PT) and will need to capitalize on any opportunities the defense gives him on Tuesday. A lot of the Hornets’ focus will be on the Clippers’ frontcourt, so he should have some good looks. PF Blake Griffin (22.3 PPG, 5.2 APG, 7.6 RPG) returned from his elbow injury against the Rockets. He had not played since Feb. 6, but still finished with 11 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and a block in 41 minutes of action. Griffin had 22 points, 16 boards and nine assists the last time he faced the Hornets and should really dominate on Tuesday. Charlotte is weak at the power forward position and Griffin’s blend of size and athleticism will be very difficult for the Hornets to match. C DeAndre Jordan (11.3 PPG, 14.7 RPG, 2.2 BPG) had no problem keeping up his recent stretch of excellent play even with Griffin back in the lineup. Jordan had five points, 20 rebounds and four blocks in 35 minutes against the Rockets. He continues to be a dominant player on the glass and his defense will need to be strong against Al Jefferson Tuesday.