Darius Garland Injury Status Update for March 20th, 2026
The Clippers got some good news today — Darius Garland has been cleared and is officially available to play. Darius had previously been listed as Out, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Clippers.
Darius Garland Season Averages
The Clippers get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 29 games, Darius is averaging 17.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 6.8 assists in 29.8 minutes per game.
| 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 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Darius Garland Back
With Darius back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Kawhi Leonard and Cam Christie are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Darius again.
FGA: -4.1 | MPG: -6.0
MPG: -5.4
Full Injury Report — Darius Garland's Game
Here's a look at the current injury report for key players around the league heading into tonight's action:
Clippers @ Mavericks - March 21, 2026 Los Angeles Clippers: Bradley Beal (Out) Kawhi Leonard (Questionable) Bennedict Mathurin (Out) Dallas Mavericks: Kyrie Irving (Out) Dereck Lively II (Out)
Darius is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Clippers and the rest of the league.