Typically, the preseason acts as a time for players to get used to competitive NBA-level basketball, which sometimes comes with underwhelming performances on the court. The Clippers, however, did not miss a beat, winning 103-102.
They started the game with a sense of energy which is rare for the preseason. Reggie Jackson’s confidence commanded the arena’s attention, hitting three triples in less than six minutes. Brandon Boston, who started at forward along with Amir Coffey, also displayed confidence, hitting a couple jumpshots to begin the game, though fouls limited his minutes. However, it was Isaiah Hartenstein who made the biggest impression off the bench in the first half, showing a Jokic-esque passing ability and an aggressiveness on the boards.