Darius Garland Injury Status Update for March 19th, 2026
Darius Garland of the Clippers has been ruled out and will not play today. Darius was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 12th game Darius has missed this season.
Darius Garland Season Averages
Darius's absence leaves a significant hole in the Clippers rotation. Across 29 games this season, he's averaging 17.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game while playing 29.8 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.8 | 17.7 | 2.5 | 6.8 | 14.3 |
Clippers Performance With & Without Darius Garland
The numbers tell a clear story about Darius's value to the Clippers. With Darius in the lineup this season, the team is 3-0. Without him, they've gone 28-32. The Clippers's net rating is 13.3 points worse per 100 possessions when Darius plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (115.4 vs 124.0), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-0 | 28-32 | — |
| Off Rating | 124.0 | 115.4 | -8.6 |
| Def Rating | 110.9 | 115.6 | +4.8 |
| Net Rating | 13.1 | -0.2 | -13.3 |
| PPG | 122.3 | 112.1 | -10.2 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Darius Garland?
When Darius sits, other Clippers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Kawhi Leonard and Cam Christie stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Darius has been out this season, Kawhi Leonard has averaged 4.1 additional field goal attempts and 6.0 extra minutes.
FGA: +4.1 | MPG: +6.0
When Darius has been out this season, Cam Christie has averaged 5.4 extra minutes.
MPG: +5.4
Darius Garland Betting Trends
For bettors, Darius's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Clippers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Darius has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Garland) Kris Dunn AST OVER: 36-18 (+17.0u, 3.4 / -109 avg. line) Kris Dunn 3PM UNDER: 32-14 (+12.4u, 1.3 / -132 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Darius Garland's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Clippers @ Pelicans - March 19, 2026 Los Angeles Clippers: Bradley Beal (Out) Kawhi Leonard (Questionable) Darius Garland (Out) Bennedict Mathurin (Out) New Orleans Pelicans: Dejounte Murray (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Darius's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Clippers.