Paul Pierce (knee) is available to play in Wednesday's matchup with the Lakers, Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Pierce (knee) is available to play in Wednesday's matchup with the Lakers, Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis:

Pierce had missed the Clippers' previous four games. Austin Rivers, Jamal Crawford, and Wesley Johnson will sit out the second half of the back-to-back set for rest, so Pierce could be needed to for around 15-to-20 minutes on the wing.