The Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Los Angeles Clippers matchup recently took place this past Thursday, October 20, 2022. Held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, the Lakers fell short to their opponents leaving a close final score of 103-97; this loss leaves the Lakers at an uncomfortable 0-2 record for the continuing 2022-’23 NBA season.
This specific win brings plenty of momentum towards the Clippers franchise being that this was their debut game for the new season. Star forward, Paul Geroge, and center, Ivica Zubac, both earned a double-double for the night embodying 15 points, 4 assists, and 10 rebounds (George), along with 14 points, 1 assist, and 17 rebounds (Zubac). With this win, the L.A. Clippers confidently move into their next match against the Sacramento Kings this upcoming Saturday, October 22.
Despite their loss, all-star forward LeBron James still earned a well-deserved double-double for himself consisting of 20 points, 6 assists, and 10 rebounds, over an impressive 37 minutes on the floor. Anthony Davis and Lonnie Walker also put on impressive performances by combining for a total of 51 points, 3 assists, and 11 rebounds. However, most people still believe that the missing key to the Lakers’ victory last night was their all-star guard, Russel Westbrook – Westbrook played 27 minutes on the court for the Lakers, scoring 2 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds for his squad.