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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.
Clippers vs Raptors injury report for Saturday’s game in Vancouver: Max Strus, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Miller and Yanic Konan Niederhauser are out, Bradley Beal and Kobe Sanders are day-to-day, and Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic says Kawhi Leonard will probably sit. Plus what is still unconfirmed.
Lakers zone defense recap: JJ Redick called the new 3-2 matchup zone “a weapon” after the Lakers beat Sacramento 114-110. Luka Doncic scored 23, Austin Reaves made his preseason debut with eight assists, Sandro Mamukelashvili had 19, and Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton missed a third straight game.
Clippers practice report before Vancouver: Bradley Beal is still not doing five-on-five work as his knee inflammation is managed, Tyronn Lue wants more pace and more possessions, Max Strus’s timeline now covers the first two weeks of the season, and rookie Baba Miller keeps pushing.
Lakers vs Kings game day at Crypto.com Arena: JJ Redick called the first half at Golden State unacceptable, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton and Arthur Kaluma are still day-to-day, Sacramento may get Keegan Murray, Malik Monk and Ben Simmons back, and five things to watch tonight.
Clippers vs Raptors preview for Saturday’s NBA Canada Series game at Rogers Arena: Kawhi Leonard is unlikely to face his former team, Max Strus is out, Keaton Wagler and Kris Dunn compete for the open guard spot, and Bradley Beal and Brandon Ingram remain sidelined.
Lakers vs Warriors recap: with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and five others sitting, the Lakers trailed 81-53 at halftime and lost 124-98 at Chase Center. Mamukelashvili scored 15, Dalton Knecht posted the only positive plus-minus, and Sacramento visits Thursday.
Max Strus injury update: the Clippers confirm a partial plantar fascia tear in his right foot with reevaluation in four weeks, ruling him out for the preseason and the start of the season. The full injury list, rotation options (Wagler, Dunn, Dick) and the Oct. 10 Vancouver game.
Lakers beat Kings 127-103 at Sacramento: Luka Doncic scores 21 in a first-half-only return, rookie Cam Carr adds 19, Grimes and Ziaire Williams lead full-court pressure that forces 26 turnovers, and Reaves, Kessler and Sexton sit before tonight’s game at Golden State.