As a kid, Rayan Rupert attended Nic Batum's basketball camp. As they face off on an NBA court, Batum says he has "become like my brother."

Batum (finger) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Wizards, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports. Batum missed the first game of a back-to-back against the Celtics but will be available to play in the second leg Thursday against the visiting Wizards.

Out Wednesday

Washington aims to break its 18-game road losing streak with a victory over Los Angeles. The teams square off Thursday for the first time this season.

Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 116-102.

James Harden scored 40 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 127-117 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in their NBA game on Sunday. Norman Powell added 33 points, and Kawhi Leonard contributed 18. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points and 13 rebounds,

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The Clippers released their injury report for their game against the Bulls that included Kawhi Leonard and James Harden.

LOS ANGELES — The Celtics will be without three rotation players on Wednesday night as they face off against a shorthanded Clippers squad at the Intuit Dome.

The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 117-113 in overtime. Both teams were shorthanded in this contest and Los Angeles nearly pulled off a shocking win.

The San Antonio Spurs ' Harrison Barnes knocked down a three-pointer as Zubac sent Wembanyama flying into his own bench as the shot went through the net. Wembanyama quickly got up to chase after Zubac but was stopped by coaches and teammates. No technical fouls were handed out following the play.