After taking care of business in their season opener against the Sacramento Kings, the LA Clippers are facing a much tougher battle in the second game of the season. They will be in downtown Los Angeles to go up against the Lakers, who had a blowout victory over the Warriors in their first game.

The Clippers embark on a very difficult seven-game stretch where they face the Lakers twice, the Thunder, Raptors, Heat, and the Timberwolves. Getting a win over their intracity rivals will give the Clippers a major boost going forward.

Unfortunately, they will be at a disadvantage in terms of injuries heading into Friday night's clash. They continue to have a long injury report , with Bradley Beal, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Miller, Max Strus, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser all listed as out.

Clippers Still Missing Ingram, Beal, and Strus vs. Lakers

Beal is still dealing with injury management on his right knee, which he suffered during his ramp-up from last year's hip surgery.…