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DERRICK JONES JR.
10.4 PPG •
3.5 RPG •
0.8 APG
10.4 PPG
3.5 RPG
0.8 APG
Scores 11 points in loss Jones closed Tuesday's 127-120 loss to New Orleans with 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes.
Impact Jones continues to play a key role off the bench, soaking up some additional minutes while Norman Powell recovers from his hamstring injury. Over his last six outings, Jones has been a viable streamer in deeper formats with 12.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.5 blocks and 1.5 three-pointers in 24.3 minutes.
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Scores nine points in return. Jones (groin) tallied nine points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one block across 18 minutes in Friday's 105-95 win over the Knicks.
Impact Jones was back in action following a three-game absence due to a groin injury, but he was used off the bench for just the seventh time in 58 appearances on the season while Nicolas Batum drew the start at power forward. Though Batum won't necessarily be in store for a long-term stay on the top unit, Jones may not get his starting spot back either. The Clippers will eventually get Norman Powell back from a hamstring injury, and he's a likelier bet than Jones to start alongside James Harden, Kris Dunn, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac moving forward. Over his seven games as a reserve, Jones is averaging 9.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.4 assists in 20.8 minutes per contest.
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Bench role against New York Jones will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Knicks, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact After missing the last three games for the Clippers, Jones will return to the floor Friday against New York. In six games as a reserve for Los Angeles this season, he's averaging 9.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 55.6 percent from the field.
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Set to return Friday Jones (groin) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Knicks, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Jones has missed his team's last three matchups while dealing with a groin strain, but he'll get the green light to suit up Friday. He'll be in the mix to start at small forward after the Clippers ruled Norman Powell (hamstring) out.
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Won't play Wednesday Jones (groin) will not play Wednesday against Detroit, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Impact Jones will be sidelined for a third straight game with a right groin strain, and he remains without a timetable for a return. In the meantime, Amir Coffey and Bogdan Bogdanovic could see increased workloads for the Clippers, especially with Kawhi Leonard resting Wednesday.
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Out against Suns Jones (groin) is out for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact A right groin strain will keep Jones from playing in his second straight game. The veteran forward's next chance to play comes Wednesday against the Pistons. With Jones joined by Norman Powell (hamstring) and Ben Simmons (knee) on the sidelines against Phoenix, Amir Coffey and Bogdan Bogdanovic are in line to soak up additional minutes.
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Won't play Sunday Jones is out for Sunday's game against the Lakers due to a right groin strain, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Jones started in Friday's loss to the Lakers, tallying eight points, four rebounds, an assist and a steal across 28 minutes, but he'll sit out Sunday's game due to the injury. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Suns, meaning Amir Coffey, Bogdan Bogdanovic or even Jordan Miller could see more minutes with Jones out.
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Back in starting five Jones is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Impact Jones has alternated between starting and coming off the bench over the last five games, and he'll be part of the first unit for Wednesday's tilt. He's joined by James Harden, Kris Dunn, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac in the starting lineup.
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Two-way play in return to bench Jones closed with 15 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals across 23 minutes during Monday's 106-97 loss to the Pistons.
Impact After earning the starting nod Sunday, Jones returned to the Clippers bench Monday while leading all second unit players in scoring and steals in a balanced outing. Jones has scored 15 or more points in nine contests, his first while coming off the bench.
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Moves to bench against Detroit Jones is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pistons, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Impact Jones started in Sunday's game against the Pacers, but the Clippers have opted to move him back to the second unit despite being without several key players Monday. Across five reserve appearances this season, the veteran forward has averaged 8.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 20.9 minutes while shooting 55.9 percent from the floor.
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Starting Sunday vs. Indiana Jones is in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Pacers on Sunday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jones will re-enter the starting lineup Sunday due to Kawhi Leonard being ruled out with left foot soreness. Jones has averaged 10.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 25.3 minutes per game since the beginning of January.
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Joining second unit Thursday Jones will come off the bench in Thursday's game against the Bucks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Impact With Kawhi Leonard set to return from a one-game absence due to injury management, Jones will move back to the bench. Over his last five outings (four starts), the 28-year-old has averaged 11.4 points and 2.6 rebounds across 24.0 minutes per contest.
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Back with first unit Jones is starting Thursday's game against the Jazz, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Impact Jones came off the bench Wednesday but will slot back in with the first unit Thursday due to the absence of Kawhi Leonard (knee). The UNLV product is averaging 13.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals in his last 10 opportunities as a starter.
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Coming off bench Jones won't start Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Impact Jones will come off the bench for the first time since Jan. 13 as the Clippers turn to Kris Dunn in the first unit to counteract the Grizzlies' ball pressure. Jones is averaging 10.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 25.2 minutes per game this season.
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Manages 17 points in defeat Jones totaled 17 points (6-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 122-97 loss to the Lakers.
Impact Jones has held onto a starting role despite a slightly unreliable scoring floor this season. Jones is most effective when he can siphon some rebounds from Ivica Zubac, but he was unable to gain much traction in that category during the blowout loss.
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