Overview
- The Clippers officially listed Darius Garland active for Monday night at Golden State, marking his first game since Jan. 14.
- Garland was acquired from Cleveland in the deadline deal that sent James Harden to the Cavaliers and has ramped up through practices and scrimmages.
- His absence traced to offseason surgery on his left big toe and a subsequent right big-toe sprain, with coach Tyronn Lue saying last week he "looked great" in team work.
- Golden State will be without Stephen Curry (knee) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness), further thinning a rotation already missing other contributors.
- Garland averaged 18.0 points and 6.9 assists in 26 games with the Cavs this season, and his debut comes as Los Angeles and Golden State jockey for Western Conference play-in positioning.