The Clippers and Lakers stage the latest Battle of Los Angeles on national TV Friday night. Luka and LeBron host Kawhi and Harden.

Kawhi Leonard has played just15 games for the LA Clippers this season but was available in four of the Clippers' last five games prior to the All-Star break.

The Los Angeles Clippers will be severely shorthanded as they attempt to snap a two-game skid on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell and Ben Simmons will be sidelined for the road matchup on the second night of a back-to-back.

In Monday's win, Cunningham dropped 32 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals to lead Detroit. Following the game, Clippers star guard James Harden gave Cunningham his flowers, noting his improvement from years past.

INGLEWOOD — James Harden stood on the sideline ... With the departure of Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers and the delayed season debut of Kawhi Leonard because of knee issues, there was a void at the top. It was a spot Harden knew he could fill.

The Los Angeles Clippers managed to escape the United Center with a 122-117 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.