Clippers vs Lakers
Sat, Dec 20
Final
Clippers
Clippers
(6 - 21)
103
-
88
Lakers
Lakers
(19 - 7)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clippers | 28 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 103 |
| Lakers | 15 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 88 |
Venue: Intuit Dome
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Kawhi Leonard
LAC | #2 | F
32
12
3
LeBron James
LAL | #23 | F
36
4
3
Smart Game Analysis
Los Angeles Lakers has a 62% chance of winning the game
The Lakers' dominant 12-3 road record and superior star power give them a distinct edge over a struggling Clippers squad plagued by turnovers and injuries.
Key Analysis
- • The Clippers are severely hampered by the absence of Bradley Beal (hip) and Derrick Jones Jr. (knee), depleting their wing depth.
- • Luka Doncic (35.2 PPG) and LeBron James form an overwhelming offensive duo against a Clippers defense allowing 117.0 points per game.
- • Los Angeles has been elite on the road with a 12-3 record, while the Clippers have struggled to defend home court at 3-8.
- • The Clippers are averaging a league-worst 16.1 turnovers per game, a weakness the Lakers' defense is poised to exploit.
- • Momentum heavily favors the Lakers, who have won 7 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings and are riding a 4-game winning streak in the rivalry.
- • To have a chance, the Clippers must drastically reduce their turnover rate, which spiked to 29 in their recent loss without a primary ball-handler.
