The first exhibition game of the Clippers' two-game appearance in China on Sunday did not include guards Chris Paul and Austin Rivers. Both were sidelined because of injuries suffered during practices.
Paul fractured his left index finger during a scrimmage on Saturday. He is not expected to miss extended time. Rivers got hit by an elbow in the mouth in practice on Friday and had several teeth knocked out. He is listed day to day.
At a sold-out arena in Shenzhen, the Clippers were beaten by the Charlotte Hornets, 106-94.
The game started at 10:30 p.