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After kicking off the season with a dominant victory against the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers (1-0) will take on the L.A. Clippers (1-0) on Friday. The Clippers are coming off their own strong win over the Sacramento Kings.
Start time and TV schedule
Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. L.A. Clippers
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When: 7 p.m. PT, Oct 23
Where: Crypto.com Arena
Watch: Spectrum Sportsnet
The purple and gold couldn’t have asked for a better way to begin the new season.
Luka Dončić was dominant, Austin Reaves picked up where he left and, oh my goodness, Walker Kessler was incredible. The Lakers delivered commendable two-way basketball most of the night, with their role players stepping up and fitting seamlessly into the mix.
The best part about the team’s first win is that they have so much to build on and improve. Can we highlight how often and easily everyone was at getting to the rim? The Lakers scored 66 points inside the paint compared to the Warriors’ 56. They may have shot just 22.2% from the 3-point line and nabbed seven fewer rebounds, but they beat them in transition as well.
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Granted, the Warriors were down two starters, but that win offered plenty of reasons for optimism and should give the Lakers added confidence heading into their matchup against their crosstown rivals.
A new era for the Clippers
Like the Lakers, the Clippers ushered in a new era this offseason without Kawhi Leonard. They technically can’t be considered a rebuilding team because they simply don’t have incentive to tank. What they’ve put together this offseason can be considered a competitive team on paper but even that offers little optimism for their future.
The Clippers, as we speak, also have multiple injuries. Brandon Ingram is dealing with a partially torn right Achilles tendon, Max Strus with the plantar fascia in his right foot and Bradley Beal with an inflamed knee. So as of right now, the Clippers’ best player is Darius Garland, who is coming off a great 30-point outing against the Kings.
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A different kind of matchup
This Clippers team will be a tougher matchup for the Lakers than the Warriors because they’re more…
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