Patterson (back) is questionable for Monday's game against Indiana, Andrew Greif of the LA Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patterson was held out of Sunday's win over Washington, but he'll have a chance to get back on the floor on the second night of a back-to-back set. With JaMychal Green and Kawhi Leonard already ruled out, if Patterson does play, he could be set for a slightly increased role.

Patterson (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Washington, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patterson appeared to be clear of the back spasms since he wasn't listed on Saturday's injury report, but he won't end up being available Sunday. The 30-year-old has mostly played a minor role off the bench over the last month, so his absence shouldn't significantly impact the Clippers' rotation.

Patterson (back) doesn't appear on the Clippers' injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Patterson experienced back spasms in Friday's 119-91 loss to the Bucks, playing just seven minutes in the contest and finishing with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist. His absence from the injury report suggests his removal from Friday's contest was mostly precautionary, so look for him to fill a minor role off the bench as the Clippers move on to the next stop in their road trip.

Patterson will not return to Friday's game against the Bucks due to back spasms, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of Patterson's injury is unknown at this time, but he will not be able to return Friday. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday versus the Wizards.

Patterson accounted for 19 points (6-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and a steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 117-97 win over the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Patterson has seen his role decline significantly since Paul George debuted Nov. 14, so it was rather surprising to see the veteran big man pop for a season-high scoring total on a night in which both George and Kawhi Leonard suited up without any restrictions. Though Patterson got some increased run while he had the hot hand, he's typically played less than 10 minutes or has been withheld from the rotation entirely when Los Angeles has most of its key players available.

Patterson finished with 12 points (4-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes during the Clippers' 98-88 win against the Raptors on Monday night.

EDGE Analysis

Patterson recorded what was easily his best performance since the three-point mirage he put on against the Warriors in October, as the forward connected on 4-of-8 attempts from deep in only 15 minutes. While the veteran's efficiency from beyond the arc is a sign of encouragement, he has seen his playing time decrease substantially. Although he averaged an ample 24.7 minutes per game in October, the big man has seen just 15.3 minutes per game in November.

Patterson finished with zero points (0-5 FG, 0-5 3Pt), nine rebounds and two assists in 19 minutes of action during the Clippers' 103-97 victory over the Spurs on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Patterson's 20-point explosion against Golden State is now looking like a distant anomaly, as the veteran has compiled a total of 11 points in the four games since the Clippers' win over the Warriors. While the forward has been a regular member of the starting lineup to this point in the season, his role as a starter is in jeopardy with Paul George (shoulder) expected to return sometime in November.

Patterson started at power forward and finished with four points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds in 17 minutes Tuesday in the Clippers' 112-102 win over the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Patterson entered the top unit with Paul George (shoulders) still on the mend from offseason surgery, but he wasn't able to do much with the opportunity. Coach Doc Rivers ultimately leaned on Maurice Harkless and JaMychal Green as the primary options at the position, and both project to offer more fantasy upside than Patterson while George is out. When George returns to action -- likely at some point in November -- Patterson could be dropped from the rotation entirely.

Patterson will start at power forward during Tuesday's opener against the Lakers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Doc Rivers cited Patterson's shooting and post defense when noting why the decision was made. Patterson has shot over 35 percent from three in six of the past seven years.

Patterson managed 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and three rebounds across 19 minutes during the Clippers' 102-87 preseason loss to the Mavericks on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran big man has rather quietly enjoyed a strong preseason, averaging 9.0 points (on 73.3 percent shooting) and 3.0 rebounds across three exhibitions. Patterson's offseason signing was understandably overshadowed by the bigger moves the Clippers pulled off, but he should enjoy decent playing time off the bench if he can reverse an unfavorable six-season trend of declining shooting percentages, one which saw him bottom out a 37.4 percent success rate from the floor with the Thunder in the 2018-19 campaign.