The Los Angeles Clippers (6-5, 2-3 Home), one of the league’s top shooting defenses, welcome the Los Angeles Lakers (2-8, 0-4 Away) on Wednesday. The Lakers were blown out by the Utah Jazz 139-116 at Vivint Arena on Monday, their third loss in a row. Anthony Davis was a top performer in the loss with 29 points. The Lakers are the 14th seed in the Western Conference.
The Clippers won a close one on Monday at Crypto.com Arena, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-117. Paul George had 26 points to lead the team. The Clippers are the seventh seed in the Western Conference. This is the last meeting of the season between the teams.
The Clippers will be seeking a season sweep against the Lakers after coming out on top in the only previous meeting 103-97 at Crypto.com Arena on October 20, their eighth straight head-to-head victory. Paul George and John Wall led the Clippers with 15 points apiece, while Ivica Zubac contributed 14 points, 17 rebounds, and five blocks.
Lonnie Walker IV had 26 points in the loss. The Lakers have been led this season by LeBron James and Davis, who are averaging 24.3 and 23.2 points per game, respectively. Davis also has grabbed 10.3 rebounds per game, while James has dished 7.1 assists per game.
George has supplied much of the Clips’ offense, averaging 25.3 points per game. He is the No. 1 scorer in the league. Zubac is pulling down 11.1 rebounds per game, most in the NBA, and Wall is doling out 4.9 assists.
The Clippers rank as one of the stingiest FG% defenses in the league, holding foes to to a fifth-lowest rate of 44.6%.The Lakers are 4-6 in their last 10 trips to Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers have yet to win away from Crypto.com Arena this season in four games. The Lakers are 2-8 in the last 10 games with an average margin of -7.9 (108.4-116.3). The Clippers have split the last 10 (5-5), allowing 108.6 points per game on average while scoring only 103.9 (-4.7 margin).
LAKERS HOT/COLD
(Last Five | Season Average | Differential)
Assists per game:
Russell Westbrook: 7.6 | 6.0 | +1.6
SportsTips’ NBA Pick:
Race to 30 points: Clippers (-160)
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