Clippers Fall To Nuggets, 103-100
Despite a 17-point comeback, the Clippers were unable to top the Denver Nuggets and reigning MVP Nikola Jocic who led all players with 26 points and 22 rebounds.
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Despite a 17-point comeback, the Clippers were unable to top the Denver Nuggets and reigning MVP Nikola Jocic who led all players with 26 points and 22 rebounds.
In light of the COVID-19 cases still plaguing the Lakers roster, they've added two more players on 10-day hardship exception contracts - Darren Collison and Stanley Johnson.
The Brooklyn Nets will be without star forward Kevin Durant on Saturday in the marquee Christmas Day game against the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.
The Spurs routed the slumping Lakers 138-110 on Thursday night in the final event at Staples Center under the 22-year-old arena's original name.
Paul George had 17 points in his return to the lineup as the Los Angeles Clippers held off the Sacramento Kings 105-89 on Wednesday night.
The seats at SoFi Stadium were filled by the masked-up masses for the rescheduled Los Angeles Rams game as the NFL and the world pivoted with the rise in COVID cases.
Despite three Lakers scoring 20+ points, the Bulls powered through in the final minutes on the back of 38 points from Los Angeles native, DeMar DeRozan.
The Lakers will get some much needed help with the return of Ariza, with half of their roster restricted from play due to COVID-19 protocols.
Luke Kennard scored a season-high 27 points for Los Angeles. Terence Mann had 18 points, and Reggie Jackson added 16 points and 10 assists. Los Angeles forward Paul George, the team's leading scorer, sat out with a sprained right elbow.
An MRI revealed that Davis suffered an MCL sprain in his left knee during Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Los Angeles Clippers beat the Phoenix Suns 111-95 on Monday night in the teams' first meeting since the Western Conference finals.
Paul George scored 21 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers their third straight loss with a 102-90 victory Monday night.
LeBron will miss at least Tuesday's game against the Kings after entering health and safety protocols.
The Clippers are now 10-11 on the year following their fourth loss in six games, and second to the Pelicans in that span.
The Lakers topped the Pistons for the second time in a week with their 110-106 victory. LeBron James had 33 points in the calm rematch between the two teams.
The NBA has also warned James about using profane language. After the victory in Indiana, James used profanity during his post-game interview when talking about the one-game suspension.
LeBron James made the tie-breaking 3-pointer in overtime and followed with a back-breaking 3 in his return from the first suspension of his career to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat Indiana 124-116 on Wednesday night.
James had missed eight games with an abdominal strain, and the Lakers went 3-5 while he was sidelined. They've lost their last four road games.
Ja Morant of the Grizzlies scored 17 of his 28 points in the third quarter tonight, to down the Clippers on the road, 120-108.
Paul George scored 34 points, hitting 12 of 13 free throws, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 106-92 on Tuesday night.
The Clippers win-streak ended on Sunday night, as the Chicago Bulls and DeMar DeRozan (35 points) cruised to a 100-90 victory.
Anthony Davis led the charge on Sunday afternoon as the Lakers topped the Spurs in front of the Staples Center crowd. Talen Horton-Tucker added 17 in his return from the IR.
D'Angelo Russell had 22 points against his former team and Patrick Beverley added 11 points and seven rebounds for Minnesota, which seized control while outscoring the Lakers 40-12 in the third.
