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Tyronn Lue’s Tuesday injury update on Brandon Ingram, Bradley Beal and Max Strus shapes the Clippers’ preseason finale against Denver.
Walker Kessler was plus-15 in his Lakers debut, but the Warriors erased a 20-point deficit as the Lakers committed 29 turnovers.
The Clippers waived Yuki Kawamura Monday, cutting the preseason roster to 20 before Wednesday’s game against the Denver Nuggets.
Jake LaRavia, Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili compete for JJ Redick’s two open starting spots tonight in Las Vegas.
Clippers vs Nuggets preview for Wednesday at Intuit Dome: Bradley Beal and Kobe Sanders are day-to-day with an ESPN estimate of October 14, the bench outscored the starters 62-44 in Vancouver, Darius Garland’s early exit is unexplained, and Nikola Jokic arrives after a triple-double.
Lakers vs Warriors preview for Tuesday in Las Vegas: Walker Kessler was a full practice participant Sunday, JJ Redick won’t commit to his debut, two starting spots are open, Austin Reaves owns the turnovers, and Yaxel Lendeborg leads a shorthanded Golden State team.
Clippers vs Raptors recap: Toronto beat the Clippers 114-106 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. The Clippers won the turnover battle 15-20 but lost on shooting and the offensive glass, Tyronn Lue’s experimental starting five scored four points in the first 5:52, and Gradey Dick called facing his old team bittersweet.
Walker Kessler injury update: JJ Redick says the Lakers are not committed to the center playing Tuesday against the Warriors after he hit his finger on a backboard Saturday. Collin Sexton is further behind, Ziaire Williams has a foot contusion, and Redick wants two bigger wings on the floor without Kessler.
Clippers vs Raptors scouting report for Saturday in Vancouver: Toronto’s 129-105 loss to Miami, Kawhi Leonard reported out, Gradey Dick’s chance against his old team, and the turnover and paint numbers the Clippers must fix after the 104-101 win in Honolulu.
Lakers rebounding problem check-in: the Lakers are 2-1 in the preseason but have been outrebounded 136-113, with 44 opponent offensive rebounds to their 29. JJ Redick named offensive rebounds as a concern, Walker Kessler says his finger is “good,” and Tuesday’s Warriors game in Las Vegas is the next chance for a debut.