Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Another double-double in win
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Zubac recorded 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 126-89 win over the Nets.
Zubac notched his fifth straight double-double and 23rd of the season, which seems to be like clockwork for the big man as he anchors down the center position for the Clippers. Ever since returning to the starting lineup Jan. 5 after being sidelined for five games due to an ankle injury, Zubac is averaging 13.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.6 blocks on an astounding 60.9 percent from the field.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Grabs 19 boards
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Zubac registered 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-4 FT), 19 rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 112-104 victory over the Lakers.
Zubac secured a game-high 19 rebounds in the win, 10 of which came on the offensive glass. He also posted his best scoring performance since Jan. 7 and did so in an efficient manner. Zubac has now turned in four straight double-doubles, averaging 15.0 points and 14.0 boards during this hot stretch.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Double-doubles in win
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Zubac had 14 points (7-10 FG), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block in 30 minutes during Monday's 110-106 win over the Wizards.
Zubac turned in an efficient performance and finished as Los Angeles' third-leading scorer, scoring in double figures for a second straight game. The big man led all players with 12 rebounds as well, marking his second consecutive double-double and his fourth over his last seven appearances. During this stretch, the 28-year-old has averaged 13.3 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 30.9 minutes per game.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Available Friday
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Zubac (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Zubac will shed his questionable tag and return from a one-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. The 28-year-old big man has started each of his last five appearances, averaging 12.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 blocks across 29.4 minutes per game during that span.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Could play Friday
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Zubac is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Zubac sat out of Wednesday's game due to a left ankle sprain, but he'll have a shot to return Friday night. The team should have a better idea of his availability after shootaround and leading up to pregame warmups.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Out with ankle sprain
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Zubac won't play in Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to a left ankle sprain, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Zubac sat out the final minutes of Monday's 117-109 victory over Charlotte, and he's now sidelined altogether for Wednesday. The 28-year-old big man can be considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's tilt in Toronto. Brook Lopez seems to be the most likely choice to replace Zubac in the first unit, having averaged 10.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 blocks in 25.3 minutes per contest through six games as a starter this season.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Hauls in team-high 11 boards
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Zubac recorded nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes during Monday's 117-109 victory over Charlotte.
Zubac fell one board short of a double-double Monday. The 28-year-old center's minutes have stabilized after he recently returned from a sprained ankle, as Zubac has logged at least 25 minutes in five consecutive outings. For the month, Zubac has averaged 11.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest in six appearances.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Posts another double-double in loss
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Zubac accumulated 22 points (11-14 FG), 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 loss to the Knicks.
Zubac seems to have returned to form after missing five games due to an ankle injury, as he converted 11 of his 14 field goals and grabbed a season-high eight offensive boards. Zubac's return means fewer minutes for Brook Lopez, who already has been trending downwards despite starting while the former was sidelined.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Logs double-double in starting role
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Zubac logged 10 points (1-3 FG, 8-8 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one block over 33 minutes during Monday's 103-102 win over Golden State.
Zubac returned over the weekend and played with the second unit. Monday, he returned to the starting lineup for the first time since Dec. 20 in the narrow victory. Thanks to superior play from Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, the Clippers went 5-0 while Zubac was sidelined, but his return will help keep the frontcourt secure and increase the team's chances for further success. Zubac is building on a great 2024-25 campaign by averaging 15.0 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 30 games this season.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Will start Monday
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Zubac will start against the Warriors on Monday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Zubac returned from a five-game absence due to a Grade 2 left ankle sprain in Saturday's loss to Boston, recording four points (2-6 FG), seven rebounds and one assist across 21 minutes off the bench. While it's unclear if he'll remain on a minutes restriction Monday, the big man will return to the starting five. As a result, Brook Lopez should slide back to the second unit.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Coming off bench in return
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Zubac will come off the bench against the Celtics on Saturday, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
Zubac was cleared to return from a five-game absence due to a Grade 2 ankle sprain, well ahead of schedule given the nature of his injury. He won't be rushed back to a full workload and will operate on a minutes restriction off the bench, so Brook Lopez will likely remain in the starting lineup and Yanic Konan Niederhauser should also see some minutes in the rotation.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Cleared to play Saturday
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Zubac (ankle) will be available for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Zubac is ahead of schedule in his rehab from a Grade 2 left ankle sprain he sustained in a win over the Lakers on Dec. 20 and will suit up Saturday following a five-game absence. The veteran center was just recently cleared to return to on-court activities, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him operate under a minutes restriction against Boston. Still, his return will leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Brook Lopez and Yanic Konan Niederhauser.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Out for at least three weeks
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Zubac sustained a Grade 2 left ankle sprain during the Clippers' 103-88 win over the Lakers on Saturday and is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
Zubac sustained the injury in the first quarter of Saturday's game, and further tests diagnosed the veteran center with a Grade 2 ankle sprain. The injury will keep him sidelined through mid-January and opens the door for Brook Lopez to enter the Clippers' starting lineup. Kobe Brown -- who has played just four minutes over the Clippers' last two games -- could also see a significant boost in playing time off the bench for as long as Zubac is sidelined.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Won't return Saturday
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Zubac will not return to Saturday's game against the Lakers due to a left ankle injury, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Zubac rolled his left ankle, and while he was able to walk off the court under his own power, he was sporting a serious limp as he went back to the locker room. For now, Zubac should be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Rockets, and if he needs to miss time, that would benefit John Collins and Brook Lopez.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Goes to locker room
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Zubac limped to the locker room with an apparent ankle injury during Saturday's game versus the Lakers, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Zubac appeared to roll his left ankle and wasn't able to put much weight on it. The Clippers will likely provide an update shortly, but his night could be done.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Ekes out double-double in OKC
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Zubac amassed 11 points (3-7 FG, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 32 minutes during Thursday's 122-101 loss to Oklahoma City.
While he barely got there, the double-double was Zubac's 16th of the season, tying him for fourth in the NBA. The 28-year-old center is having a productive start to December, averaging 15.0 points, 11.4 boards, 2.3 assists and 1.0 blocks in seven games while shooting 63.2 percent from the floor.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Held in check
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Zubac posted six points (3-6 FG), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block across 33 minutes during Monday's 121-103 loss to the Grizzlies.
For the first time since Nov. 28, Zubac was held to single-digit points. There haven't been a ton of positives in Los Angeles this season, but Zubac has certainly played well with averages of 16.2 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 blocks across 26 regular-season games.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Drops 33 points in loss
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Zubac collected 33 points (13-14 FG, 7-11 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 35 minutes during Thursday's 115-113 loss to the Rockets.
Zubac operated with efficiency on the offensive end, missing only one shot from the field while doing damage at the charity stripe. He also led the Clippers with a pair of swats, though it was a rare night in which he failed to secure double-digit rebounds. Zubac tied his best scoring performance of the 2025-26 campaign. He also racked up 33 points one other time this year Nov. 23 against Cleveland.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Double-double in Minnesota
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Zubac racked up 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-5 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block across 38 minutes during Saturday's 109-106 loss to the Timberwolves.
The 28-year-old center recorded his 15th double-double of the season in his 24th game, putting him third in the NBA in that category behind Nikola Jokic (20) and Karl-Anthony Towns (16). Zubac has failed to pull down double-digit boards only once in the last eight games, averaging 15.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.9 blocks over that stretch while shooting 57.1 percent from the floor.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Double-doubles in win
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Zubac chipped in 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 FT), 17 rebounds, five assists and one block in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 115-92 victory over Atlanta.
Zubac dominated his matchup Wednesday night, regularly getting deep post position for easy buckets right under the rim, and he inhaled any rebound in his general vicinity. He had his double-double by halftime, and he ranks in the top three in double-doubles this season with 14 on the year. Zubac will look to keep it going Friday in Memphis.
