Despite the criticism he received at the start of the 2020-2021 season, after the failure in the playoffs last season, and the situations in the dressing room, Los Angeles Clippers have become the new leaders of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
The squad that leads Tyronn Read took advantage of the fall at home suffered by his archrivals Los angeles lakers before Golden State Warriors during the week, to stay one step away from the tip in your area. All they needed to do was beat Oklahoma City Thunder.
And while they had complications in the third quarter, finally the Clippers took the victory 120-106, reaching the positive record of 12 wins and four defeats, surpassing for their best home record the lagoons, despite having the same record.
Clippers, new leaders of the West in NBA
To reach the top of this conference, the Los Angeles squad had a consular performance of its two main figures: Kawhi Leonard, with 31 points, eight rebounds and two assists; and Paul George, who recorded 29 touchdowns, seven rebounds and five assists.
It was not the only thing, because in addition the Clippers had good complements in Spanish Serge Ibaka (with double-double 17 points and 11 rebounds), plus the French Nicolas batum (14 points, one rebound, two assists) and the always effective Patrick Beverley, who collected eight balls.
The next game for the Californians will be this Sunday, again, against the Thunder, where they will know in advance how the Lakers did in their game as a visitor against Chicago Bulls.
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