LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Paul Tamayo | in NBA Picks
The Los Angeles Lakers (3-1) visit the Los Angeles Clippers (1-2) for an NBA regular season game on Wednesday, October 28, at Intuit Dome.
This is the second matchup between the Lakers and the Clippers early this season. On October 23, the Lakers defeated the Clippers at home via a 125-117 victory. A strong third quarter helped the purple-and-gold pull away. During that span, they shot the ball at a scintillating rate of 72.7%, while their defense forced the Clippers to commit 10 turnovers.
It was a very balanced offensive performance for the Lakers, who saw six of their players score in double digits, including all five starters. Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, and Walker Kessler all scored at least 22 points and had a total of 73 points in the win.
The Lakers would win one more against the Utah Jazz on Sunday, before losing to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, 136-129.
Despite the loss, the Lakers still have the best offensive rating in the league so far (126.5).
As for the Clippers, they dropped their last two games, including a recent 108-101 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Injuries to their key players, including Bradley Beal, Brandon Ingram, Max Strus, and Yanic Konan Niederhäuser continue to hound the Clippers.
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LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers Form
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LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers Latest Matches
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LA Clippers - Los Angeles Lakers Key Points
- The Lakers defeated the Clippers by eight points in their first matchup this season.
- The Lakers have the best offensive rating in the league.
- The Clippers are coming off a 108-101 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- The Clippers will miss Bradley Beal, Brandon Ingram, Max Strus, and Yanic Konan Niederhäuser.
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Our LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Despite coming off a loss to the Blazers, the Lakers are quickly showing what they can do on the offensive end of the floor. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves leading the way, they have what it takes to be a contender this season.
Plus, the Lakers already have the Clippers' number early this year. Our prediction for the Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers match is: Lakers (-4.5) cover the spread.
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