The Golden State Warriors will take on the Los Angeles Clippers tonight with a chance to move to 13-0 on the season, something only two defending champions have done before. Golden State pulled off a double-digit fourth quarterback comeback to win the first matchup between these two rivals. Can the Clippers even the season series? Check out our preview & prediction below:
Game Info:
Location: Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA
Time: 10:30 pm ET
TV: TNT
Spread: Warriors -7.5
Projected Starting Lineups:
PG Stephen Curry - 33.7 ppg, 5.9 apg, 2.4 spg
SG Klay Thompson - 15.5 ppg, 4.0 rpg
SF Harrison Barnes - 12.9 ppg, 4.8 rpg
PF Draymond Green - 12.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 6.9 apg
C Andrew Bogut - 8.3 ppg, 8.5 rpg
PG Austin Rivers - 9.1 ppg, 1.1 apg
SG Jamal Crawford - 13.6 ppg, 2.3 apg
SF Paul Pierce - 5.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg
PF Blake Griffin - 26.6 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 4.3 apg
C DeAndre Jordan - 10.1 ppg, 12.9 rpg, 3.0 bpg
Key To The Game:
Can the Clippers match the Warriors without their starting backcourt? Los Angeles is expected to be without starting guards Chris Paul (groin) and J.J. Redick (back) for this game, leaving backups Austin Rivers and Jamal Crawford to take their place. This has the potential to be a major problem for the Clippers because Golden State's biggest strength is their guard play, thanks to the production of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. LA needs to get great performances from Rivers and Crawford if they're going to win this game.
What They're Saying About The Golden State Warriors:
Warriors don't like Clippers, but 'more respect than people think'
Thompson: If Clippers can't be Warriors, when will they lose?
What They're Saying About The Los Angeles Clippers:
Barkley: Clippers matchup really well with Warriors
Clippers News: Paul Pierce to start vs. Warriors
Prediction: Warriors win 124-105
Golden State is a well-oiled machine, and the Clippers are still trying figure out who fits where in their rotation due to all of their offseason additions. Not having Paul and Redick will cost them mightily in this game as the Warriors pull away in the second half to win comfortably.
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