Corey Maggette could play Thursday for the Clippers when they battle the Lakers in the final home game of the season, according to the Los Angeles Times.

He missed the team's game against Denver on Tuesday with a strained hamstring and did not practice on Wednesday.

"The rivalry is something you love to do, but I want to make sure I'm ready. If I'm at 80 percent, I'm playing [Thursday]. It's as simple as that," Maggette said.