Second Los Angeles derby of the 2022/23 season: The first went to Paul George and his teammates. James tries to catch up
Winning the derby to get back up. That’s the mantra at the Los Angeles Lakers: The yellow-purple have won just two of the first 10 games of the NBA season and are ranked 14th in the Western Conference. A worrying start for the team of coach Darvin Ham, who after the Losing to the Utah Jazz said, “I didn’t come here to lose.”
The challenge against the Clippers
–
However, the results so far suggest the Lakers cannot win. This season, they’ve only managed that against Denver and New Orleans, in games six and seven: an illusion of rebirth considering their subsequent three losses. The next game is at 4 a.m. Italian time against the Clippers: the other team from Los Angeles has six wins and five losses. But how the Yellow-Violet were defeated by Donovan Mitchell’s amazing Cleveland Cavaliers.
Unknown LeBron
–
After missing the game against Utah with a problem with his left foot, LeBron looks on the road to recovery and should be in the game against the Clippers. As does Anthony Davis, who lives with back pain. On the other hand, there will still be Kawhi Leonard (Tyronn Lue spoke of an “indefinite” absence).
The tip: below 220.5
–
The Los Angeles derby features two teams battling for points: the Clippers are bottom in the NBA for points per game (103.8), while the Lakers are just ahead (26th with 108.4). Absences in this sense can weigh. A close match is expected, also because it is an appointment that should not be missed, especially for the yellow-purple. The odds for Under 220.5 (total in game points are taken into account) are 1.90 for Sisal, 1.89 for NetBet and Better, 1.85 for Snai.
quotes
–
The first derby of the season last October 21st went to the Clippers: 103-97 (low score in this case). According to the bookmakers, Paul George and Co. are also favorites in this case: the odds are 1.52 for 888Sport and LeoVegas, up to 1.46 for PlanetWin. While a Lakers win is given as 2.70 by Bet365, 2.64 by NetBet and 2.60 by Sisal. Clippers favorite also with a handicap of -4.5 (i.e. with a win of at least 5 points): 1.80 against 1.95.
Nov 9 – 12:24 p.m
© REPRODUCTION RESERVED
