The Los Angeles Clippers play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers, at Staples Center on Saturday evening.

This marks the first game of a four-game home stand for the Clippers (45-31), who are 23-13 at home this season. The Clippers are coming off a four-game road trip, where they went 3-1, with wins in Cleveland, New York and Minnesota, followed by a loss in Milwaukee in their most recent contest. The Clippers are 8-2 in their last 10 games over all and have moved up to the sixth spot in the West as they continue to surpass expectations. The Clippers' bench is their best advantage, as Lou Williams leads the team with an average of 20.3 points, in 27 minutes per game. Williams (rest) did not play in the Clippers' most recent contest, but is expected to be back in action on Saturday. Montrezl Harrell is another major influence off the bench for L.A., as he is averaging 16.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.4 blocks, in 26 minutes per game. Danilo Gallinari has been the most influential starter, averaging 19.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Meanwhile, this marks the second game of a five-game road trip for the Cavaliers (19-57), which began with a loss in San Antonio on Thursday. The Cavs have lost their last seven road games, and are 6-31 on the road this season. The Cavs are averaging 104.5 points per game, which is second least in the league. Collin Sexton has been playing well since the all-star break, and is averaging 24.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists over his last 10 games. Kevin Love has played well since returning to action and is averaging 15.5 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists over his last 10 games. Cedi Osman has had a good season in terms of his development, and is averaging 13.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, in 32 minutes per game.