Ivica Zubac Returns from Ankle Sprain, Will Play Reserve Role vs. Celtics

Clippers center Ivica Zubac is set to return to action Saturday against the Celtics, coming off the bench after missing five games with a Grade 2 ankle sprain. He was cleared ahead of schedule but will not be rushed back to a full workload, serving in a reserve role. Zubac, who is averaging 15.6 points and 11.1 rebounds this season, limped off the court on Dec. 20. Brook Lopez is expected to remain in the starting lineup, with Yanic Konan Niederhauser also seeing minutes.