Clippers, Lakers Kick Off NBA Restart
The Los Angeles Clippers play the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday in the NBA restart season openers for both teams, at Orlando.

The Lakers entered the bubble with the best record in the West, while the Clippers were right behind them in second place.

Anthony Davis has been a monster so far this season, as he averaged 26.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.4 blocks and 1.5 steals per game, over 55 games played. However, Davis (eye) missed a number of games due to minor injuries, and is listed as questionable for action on Thursday. LeBron James (groin) is also listed as probable for action. James was having an amazing season before the stoppage, averaging 25.7 points, 10.6 assists, 7.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game, over 60 games played. The Lakers added some reinforcements since the season was suspended, as J.R. Smith and Dion Waiters are the newest members of the roster and bring a whole lot of instant offense to help pick up the slack while the big guns rest. They also make up for the absences of Rajon Rondo (thumb), and Avery Bradley (opted out of restart).

Meanwhile, the break in action was likely beneficial for the Clippers, as it gave some of their guys time to rest and be at full strength for the restart. Paul George, who had been dealing with a nagging shoulder injury, looked good in the Clippers' last scrimmage, where he tallied a team-high 19 points. Kawhi Leonard had been looking strong before the stoppage in the season, as he averaged 26.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game, over 51 games. Reggie Jackson was a recent addition to the Clippers' lineup before the stoppage, and quickly showed what he can do, averaging 9.4 points on 52.5 percent shooting, over nine games. Patrick Beverley (quarantine) is questionable for action.
Posted on: 7/29/2020 5:44 PM
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