Despite 26 points and 8 rebounds from LeBron James, even 17 points and 8 rebounds from Russell Westbrook, the Lakers failed to keep pace with the Clippers (132-111).
Returned to -3 only at halftime thanks to a cannonball end of the second quarter on a 14-0, including two alley-oops in a row that made the Crypto.com Arena scream, the Lakers collapsed in the second half, cashing for once a 23-0 which will seal the fate of the match!
Author of 12 of his 36 points in the last quarter, Reggie Jackson was the great architect of the Clippers’ victory, well helped by Ivica Zubac (19 points, 9 rebounds) and 14 points from Marcus Morris. The Clippers thus garner a 7th victory in their last 8 games, unlike the Lakers in 7 defeats in 8 games.
WHAT YOU MUST REMEMBER
– A 14-0 and then nothing. After a first quarter synonymous with an observation round, without too much defensive pressure or a gap for either team, it was the Clippers who struck first in the second quarter, digging a first gap at +14 thanks to the combined address of Robert Covington and Reggie Jackson. But the Lakers responded with Westbrook attacking Zubac, then James, before two massive alley-oops, the first for Westbrook and the second for Monk who planted an ax! This 14-0, with manner, saw the Lakers come back to -3 at halftime and roll mechanics, but not for long…
– The Clippers make the gap in the 3rd quarter. Because, as soon as they return from the locker room, the Clippers will get their hands on the match, with Zubac who pays himself two dunks by playing the carrot on the counterattack. And a 23-0 will ensue with the Lakers again without a solution, and still as borrowed collectively! Later in the period, the count will be 37-10 in favor of Clippers again serene on their floor.
– The Clippers sweep the Lakers! Forever considered the city of the Lakers, Los Angeles is, in fact, the city of the Clippers this season. The troop of Ty Lue actually has a 7th success in a row against its rival from LA, that is to say as many victories since the arrival of their new coach. Swept away by the Clippers who are 7 wins in their last 8 games, the Lakers are on the diametrically opposite dynamic, with 7 losses in their last 8 games, and 4 losses in a row!
TOPS/FLOPS
✅ Reggie Jackson. This LA derby, under the spotlights and with a handful of stars in the front row, was a match for Reggie Jackson, and the latter did not need to be asked to shine there. Faced with his former teammate (and close enemy) of the Thunder, Russell Westbrook, he went into overdrive, authoring 12 of his 36 points (season record) in the last quarter. Motivated by several small hiccups with Russell Westbrook, Reggie Jackson made the show with 36 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds and 2 steals. His +44 +/- is ultimately a big snub to his former rival.
✅ Ivica Zubac. In a recent Top 10, he distinguished himself with two big masterful counterattacks against the Rockets, and two double-doubles, and Ivica Zubac continued this momentum last night. If he misses a third consecutive double-double for a rebound, the Croatian (19 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks) was still essential in the paint. His duel against Dwight Howard (2 points, 1 rebound) was totally to his advantage, with a +34 +/- which confirms his domination.
✅ Wayne Ellington. With 12 points in 12 minutes, and this at 5/5 on shots, Wayne Ellington was finally the best Laker last night.
⛔ The collective energy of the Lakers. The season progresses, the place of the Lakers in the playoffs is increasingly threatened, but the collective energy is still failing. Even without Anthony Davis, it seems crazy that the troupe of Frank Vogel can not be more energetic and motivated throughout a game.
NICOLAS BATUM’S 900TH
It was Nicolas Batum’s 900th NBA game, with details of 481 games played with Portland, 308 with Charlotte and 111 with the Clippers.
THE FOLLOWING
LA Clippers (34-31) : reception of the Knicks on the night of Sunday to Monday.
LA Lakers (27-35) : reception of the Warriors on the night of Saturday to Sunday.
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