NBA fans throughout the world will be exciting in resuming the 2019-2020 NBA season after being suspended last March because of the global pandemic Corona Virus covid-19 which is currently disrupted the whole world economy and the sports industry, having 11 million cases globally.
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Lakers led by Lebron James and Anthony Davis will try to figure out the remaining season facing the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening day. Clippers also led by a duo Kawhi Leonard and Paul George the second seeded team in the West with a 44-20 win-loss card before the NBA suspended last March.
You can also read here the top 16 teams who have already secured a spot to continue their season in Orlando, Florida before the 6 teams who are fewer by 5 games to eight seed.
The 2 teams will play at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida on July 30, 2020 at 9:00pm Eastern Time.
Los Angeles Clippers already won twice “2-1” against the Lakers this season, averaging 7.5pts in the win, although the Lakers won with 9pts against the Clippers 3 days before the NBA suspended its season. This will be 4th times the 2 teams will face each other.
You can also read here the list of teams that will continue their season in Orlando, Florida.
Recapping the 3 previous games
The 2 teams first meet each other in the opening of the NBA 2019-2020 season last October 22, 2019 “Eastern Time”, although Los Angeles Clippers played without Paul, George the Clippers dismantle with 10pt advantage “112-102” victory whom Lebron James had almost a triple double opening night with 18 points along with 10 rebounds and 8 rebounds.
They meet again on Christmas Day in 2019, Paul, George make a debut as Clippers with a victory finishing 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Lebron James also had a stellar night pouring 23 points along with 9 rebounds and 10 assists.
On their 3rd meeting the Lakers won with 9 points advantage 112-103 last March 08, 2020 Eastern Time , Lebron James finished the game with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists.
Roaster addition
This coming July 30 will be exciting for the Lakers fans, because Jr Smith who played Lebron James for long time in Cleveland Cavaliers finally include in Lakers roaster as substitute player for the NBA season restart, Jr Smith and Lebron James won a Championship Trophy in 2016 overcome 3–1 series deficits against the heavy Golden State Warriors having stellar season with 73-9 record.
Joakim Noah also added in Clippers Roaster, he already signed a 10 day contract before the NBA suspended its season last March, he last appears in 2018-2019 season averaging 7.1 points and 5.7 rebounds in Memphis Grizzlies.
Source: nba.com
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