标题: Clippers vs. Lakers Preview and Game Thread: Crosstown rivals trend in opposi... [打印本页] 作者: Merrifield 时间: 2023-10-23 09:40 标题: Clippers vs. Lakers Preview and Game Thread: Crosstown rivals trend in opposi... Over this recent four game streak, the Clippers are ranked first in the league in terms of defensive rating, partly to the credit of Zubac. Granted, three of those four wins came against the 15-46 Rockets, but even if we include the four games before that , the Clippers still possess a 104. 8 defensive rating, good for best in the league in that stretch. The Lakers, on the other hand, possess a league-worst 99. 7 offensive rating over their recent three-game skid Kawhi Leonard Jersey. If we analyze their last eight games, that number rises to 107. 7, which ranks just fifth from the bottom. Thats not to say that this game will be easy. Not by a long shot. The Lakers still have a formidable cast of proven veterans. Theyre still a top five team in terms of Pace. And most notably, they still have Lebron James. James, who leads the Lakers in four of the five most obvious counting stats has the ability to single-handedly make any game interesting. His media antics and front office manipulation aside, when he turns it on, his greatness is undeniable. Luckily, the Clippers also seem to love playing him and the Lakers. Having won their last seven matchups, the Clippers come into the stadium tonight looking for another regular season series sweep over the other LA team. Even with three of the four biggest names being on the injury roster, this promises a marquee basketball matchup. Heres hoping the Clippers can take home another one.