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Both teams open NBA Cup play on losing streaks. Minnesota is without Anthony Edwards, and the Clippers need to fix 23.5 turnovers a game while Darius Garland plays through back tightness.
The rookie’s career night and a half-court buzzer-beater were the bright spots as the Clippers shot 26 of 74 and dropped their third straight game.
With Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams resting on a back-to-back, the Lakers got 23 from Quentin Grimes, 21 from Collin Sexton and 15 steals to beat the Clippers again.
With Rui Hachimura out with left quad soreness, Tyronn Lue is starting Kobe Sanders against a Lakers team playing its second game in two nights.
Brook Lopez has scored 54 points on 20-of-31 shooting off the bench for the 1-2 Clippers. Here is how his role compares with Isaiah Jackson’s before Wednesday’s Lakers rematch.
The Clippers never trailed: Darius Garland hit his first five shots, Kris Dunn started over Keaton Wagler, and the rookie still delivered 15, five and five off the bench.
Game day at Intuit Dome: Tyronn Lue on using Keaton Wagler on and off the ball, Isaiah Jackson’s three-point plans, the injury list and Darius Acuff Jr.’s Sacramento debut.
Isaiah Jackson is the only named starter. Box scores from all three exhibitions show why rookie Keaton Wagler is the favorite at shooting guard next to Darius Garland.
Four rotation players will miss the October 21 opener against Sacramento, while Kobe Sanders is expected back and the roster keeps changing.
The Clippers closed the preseason 2-1 with a 122-110 comeback win over Denver, hours after waiving Cameron Christie.