NBA LIVE! LAKERS VS CLIPPERS | FULL GAMEPLAY | NBA PRE SEASON 2025 | SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 | 2K26
for tonight, Doris. Two conference rivals set to clash once again. NBA, there’s typically a little bit of chippiness because it is clear these two teams don’t like each other. And you and I are here for all of it. And the Lakers starting five at the forward slots. It’s LeBron and Aimura. Austin Reeves out there with Luca Donuch. And it’s Aiden in at the five. Now here’s Beal for three. Collins. That one’s in there on the nice assist from Be. And this is a part of Colin’s game that’s really evolved. Hitting jumpers and catch and shoot [Music] against Reeves [Music] outside. Six to shoot. Aiden finds Reeves. And here’s Donic outside. Nice start for him. Sinking his first shot. About a minute played here so far in the first Harden. The pass to Collins to the middle. Here’s Beal and the layup is good off the glass. Boy, that is just tremendous concentration from Bradley Beal. Defense all over him. No problem. Pass to Ay [Music] [Applause] James outside. Here’s Donic. Uses the glass on the layup. Donic has got five now. When you’re trying to stop a guy like this, you have to match his intensity level. Beal. The pass to Zubots. [Music] Now here’s Harden. Pass to Beal. Leonard with the ball. [Music] Zubots inside. He’s covered by Reeves. Zubat’s shot is off. Hachimura against Harden. Here’s Donic. And that misses. That would have put him off. Couldn’t quite line that one up. Just got to shake it off and move on to the next one. Be against James. And Collins gets double team. Zubox passes to Harden. Lets a floater go. Donic grabs a miss. Well, defensively, if you allow him to get this close, you’re playing with fire. He just happened to miss that one. And Doris, the Clippers with new jerseys, a shiny new arena, and an ownership group that is very aggressive. They want some shiny hardware to go with it. A you have to appreciate an ownership group that is willing to spend and make all the right moves in order to position yourself for the championship. But now the players need to come through and what has been their undoing in recent years is injuries and the lack of availability of their best players. Age and health still hover over this organization. Now here’s Dantic. He’s got five and Bradley Beal is going to pick up the foul. That’s his first foul. [Music] James against Leonard. Fires the three. The shot by James. No good. And Hardy’s got the ball here for the Clippers. Leonard with the ball. Picked up by James. Leonard. Good. This is where the release point on Kawi Leonard’s jumper makes a difference. That’s beautiful. Reeves the pass to Donic from deep three-point land. It’s rebounded by Zubox. We all know he’s a good shooter, but from that distance, uh, I don’t think so. Boy, we’re seeing it more and more. Guys looking to create additional space by stepping back further from the line. Now here’s Reeves. No made baskets yet. Boy, if you’re going up against this guy in this close a range, you’ve got to defend with everything you’ve got a tremendous job defensively. [Music] And the shot goes down. We know Bill can do this all night long. I mean, he’s got an exceptional talent for finding points. And we’ve got a timeout called by JJ Reic. He wants to make sure everybody’s on the same page. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Here’s [Music] [Music] Donic. He’s got five. A moment to hear from Alli Leforce. I had a chance to catch up with the Clippers head coach. I asked him if he thinks anyone has a better feel for the game than Luca Donic, and he told me I don’t want to get into a comparison, but what I can say is that he controls the pace like no one else. You can’t speed him up. You can’t slow him down, guys. All right, Ally, thanks once again. Harden can’t hit. Lakers trail by four. Aim from long range. That one falls. Great setup by Donic. Well, the team has preached to Ruie Hatchimore to be aggressive on the offensive end. That is the decisive decision making they’re looking for. Now, here’s Collins. Back to Beal. Rebound. The Lakers. Uh-oh. Did he change his mind on the way up? I think he did. Inside Aimura, they now take the lead. Aimura’s got five now. Boy, you have to be cognizant of where people are when a shot goes up. Defenders not blocking out in that instance. Back to Harden. Donets pulls down the board. The Lakers have gone four of 10 shooting the rock in this first quarter. Doris looking back at James Harden’s time at Houston. What an incredible individual run he went on. Come on, Brian. Finished in the top three in MVP voting five times with the Rockets. came so close to getting to an NBA Finals. He’s still beloved in the city of Houston. And Luca Donuch is going to pick up the foul. That’s his first foul of the game. And the Clippers making a change here. Paul’s checked in and the Lakers also making a switch. Vanderbilt’s checked in. [Music] Leonard up top. Collins with a screen on James. Pass to Collins. Down to five on the shot clock. The Clippers got to hurry. Late clock here. And again, it’s Clippers missing. The Lakers lead by three. Donic outside [Music] to the wing on the left. Aiden. A screen on Paul from deep. Here’s Donic. And it’s Harden who pulls down the rebound. And this is exactly who you want taking that shot. He just missed it. Zubox passes to Collins [Music] down low. Here’s Harden. Finally gets one to go. That makes him one for five in this game. I tell you, James Harden’s ability to power through contact and finish with bodies around him is something else. Reeves with a screen on Leonard. Here’s James. Pulled the shot a little left. The bounce goes his way though and the Lakers lead by three. Pick works well there, but the defense left a lot to be desired. It takes incredible effort to stay connected to the hip of the offensive player. You’ve got to want to work. And timeout called by Tailoo. He wants a few moments to regroup with his players. [Music] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Lakers on D three-point lead [Music] outside pole. [Music] Five on the clock. [Music] Let it fly. Rebounded by the Lakers as that close out certainly made a difference. Well, no question he altered that shot. And most of the time that’s just as good as blocking it. What a connection DeAndre Aton has with his guys. Great timing on the alleyoop. And so Paul will bring it up for the LA Clippers trailing by five. [Music] Shoots from 12 and Aiden pulls it down. Hayden’s got four rebounds now to the paint. Vanderville, no good. The Clippers shooting 33% in the first quarter. Pass to Leonard and again it’s Clippers missing. The Lakers lead by five. Here’s Reeves and so he draws the foul headed to the line to shoot a pair. James Harden picks one up. First trip to the free throw line for him in this one. [Applause] The first free throw is good. Lopez, he’s checked in for Zubatz. Then the Lakers also making a change. Smarts checked in for Donic. [Music] hits one, then misses the second attempt from the line. Clippers trail by six. Leonard passes to Collins. It’s stolen by Smart. James attacking. That’s good. And it’s Smart with the assist. Guys, it seems like every drive of LeBron’s involves contact, doesn’t it? He’s like a magnet for bodies out there. Harden finds Leonard. to halt the run. The shot, no good. Good work defensively by James [Music] outside. Reeves. Pass to James. Off target. That would have pushed the lead to double digits. And here’s Harden. Back to Paul. Leonard with a screen on James. Paul taking his time here. He buries it from three. Now Chris Paul by nature wants to pass the ball, but if you leave him open, he understands he’s got to make those shots. Collins against Vanderbilt. James is freed on Collins and the bucket counts and he is on his way to the line. He’ll try to make it a three-point play. And let’s get your take guys on the scoring breakdown for the Lakers. Ever since this game started, they’ve been attacking on the inside, looking for ways to bust up the defense and get high percentage looks. And the other thing I love, how they’re making the extra pass. They’re not settling for the first shot. They’re going from good to great. The Lakers making a switch here. Hayes is checked in. And that one misses Doris. Whenever Derek Jones Jr. is out there, we’re all expecting a highlight from him. Oh, there’s no question. The dunk champion back from 2020. This guy is only 66, but his hops, some of the epic throwdowns he has. Oh my goodness. And so it’s the Lakers with it after the Clippers picking up a basket just a moment ago. Here’s James. Not enough on that one as it misses. Clippers trail by five. Pass to Jones for three. Vanderville pulls it in on offense. Here are the Lakers. They’re on a 16-7 run. There’s Reeds and he was fouled while in the act of shooting. So he’ll take two free throws. He shot two free throws in the games, made one and miss one. [Music] And that one falls for Reeves. Done. He’s checked in for the Clippers. Connect checked in for the Lakers. [Music] And so Reeves nails both of them. We’ve got a minute 48 left in the first. [Applause] Bdonovich passes to Zubots. The ball’s knocked loose and stolen by Hayes. [Music] Smart against Paul. Pass to Reeves. Back to Smart. Here’s Connect. Six on the shot clock. The Lakers got to get one up. Late clock. The Lakers with another miss. And so it’s Bdonovich with it. He brings it up for the LA Clippers. Seven-point differential. And from the sideline, let’s catch up with Ally. Well, guys, a lot of new developments for the Clippers this season. And obviously, they have the new arena, new designs for their logo, jerseys, and court. Not only that, their G-League team moving into a brand new arena in Oceanside, renewing the San Diego Clippers moniker. Brian, a lot to be excited about for this Clips team. No question. Good stuff, Alan. Thank you. A nice shot by Zubots. We love to see Zubots get after it on the window. Use that size and strength. [Music] Paul against Smart. Hayes with a screen on Paul. Smart for three and the three-pointer goes and the Lakers lead by 10. And early on they’ve been on a tear just getting whatever they want offensively. Well, what I love is the game plan has been solid from the opening tip and guys are making their shots. That’s critical. On offense, here are the Lakers. [Music] [Applause] Pass to Reeves. [Applause] [Music] There’s the three. Not going to go that time. And so it’s the Los Angeles Lakers earning this break in the action up 10. And it’s all due to their ability to own the paint. They’ve been dominant down low. We’ll be right back. [Music] And so far through one quarter, it’s been a lopsided game. We’ll see if that changes here in the second. Guys, what stands out to you from the Lakers in this one? Oh, what I love was that first quarter was all about leaking out and capitalizing in transition. Man, why wouldn’t they? You see, their effectiveness in the open floor. very difficult to slow down. The Lakers lead by 10. It’s Jones at power forward with Zubats at center. Chris Paul out there with Chris Dunn and it’s Bogdanovich in at the small forward position. That’s the group for the Clippers starting in second. The Clippers shooting just 33% so far in this game. Pass to Zubatz. Back to Bdonovich. [Music] Clock at six. There’s the triple and it’s slammed in by Zubox. Now this is just pick and roll action at its finest. The big man sets a solid screen, rolls to the cup, leaves no doubt outside. Reeves. All right, Greg, give it to us straight here. What’s the deal with star treatment in the NBA? Star treatment? What does that be? No, I think some players have a reputation which might help them on 50/50 calls. And you could argue that some players have a reputation that hinders them on the 50/50 calls. So, it really just all depends. Now, here’s Smart. Hayes with a screen on Paul to the inside and finished off by Hayes. Well, I absolutely love that pass from Marcus Smart. almost like a six sense relative to where his teammate was. [Music] And here in the second with about a minute and a half gone by Smart against Paul pass to Zubatz. Now here’s Bogdanovich. Fires the three gets it to drop. Now two of four. And this is why Bdonovich is a vital cog in this offense. It’s his ability to stretch the floor like that to the middle and here’s Hayes. Lots of room and he connects with a jumper. Hayes has gotten his second bucket. I like that decision right there. Don’t try to force a shot inside. Kick it out. [Applause] [Music] Outside. Bdonovich. Three-pointer, no good. The Lakers lead by six. Reeves up top, defended by Dunn. Puts up a deep three and it’s Austin Reeves with the three. Reeves has got six. Yeah, there’s no quitting this guy. He just gives you great effort and he continues to give you great production. Here’s Mdanovich. Good. Third basket in six attempts. You like seeing Bdonovich get it done inside. An opportunistic score around the rim. Reeves the pass to Smart. Shoots over Paul. The Clippers grab the miss. No one near him on that one. And I’m not sure why he felt like he needed to fade away. And it’s stolen by Vanderbilt. Fast break. Here come the Lakers. The pull up Jay and he comes up with a bucket. Reeves has got five points in the quarter. Clippers trail by nine. Paul with it pass to Zubots. Just under three and 1/2 minutes played here in the second quarter and he converts the layup. Six points for him. Now this is where Zubat’s most comfortable. Good work on the interior right there. Smart looking around. [Music] Here’s Connect. [Music] Pocket four. Lets it go from the wing. Vanderville. No good. And so Paul will bring it up for the LA Clippers. They trail by seven. Here’s Bogdanovich. Give him eight outside. Paul [Music] Jones with a screen on Smart. Paul for three on target from range. You simply must play better defense than that. This guy is too good from distance. Smart against Paul. Now here’s Smart. He’s closely guarded. Gets it to go. Makes him two for five. Well, if there’s any player in the league who relishes contact, it’s Marcus Smart. You want to play physical? Oh, yeah. I like that. [Music] Outside Bdonovich. Offline with a three. The Lakers lead by six. Nice move. And Connect gets it to go on the assist by Hayes. You have to be careful against Connect inside. He’ll turn you into a highlight. [Applause] [Music] Smart against Paul. Pass to Banovich. And again, it’s the Clippers converting. Got to fight harder to get over those screens. You know, we see this all the time. You’re basically as a defender hoping the man misses rather than putting in the work to get over screens. And we’ve got a timeout called by JJ Reic. I think right now he must be looking at some adjustments. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Music] for the Clippers. Kawhi Leonard checked in for Jones. Bradley Beal comes in for Dunn. And it’s James Harden in for Chris Paul. Here’s [Music] [Music] [Music] Donic and James Harden pulls it down. Clippers trail by six. [Music] Pass to Zubox. Back to Harden. An absolute master at drawing contact. Defenders get nervous guarding James Harden. This is why. It’s his first trip to the line. [Music] Shoot [Music] and he knocks down the first one. James Harden brings tremendous versatility. He can score it. He can distribute. Whatever you need from him offensively, he can provide it. [Music] [Music] Martin hits them both. Making shots at the line. You need a good routine and he certainly has one. The Lakers lead by four. Leaves the pass to Aimura [Applause] to the inside. Here’s Donic. Donic throwing his weight around. Yeah, Donic is used to and accustomed to all this contact. In fact, you get the sense he loves and relishes this kind of play. Doris, you talk about a guy who forces you to play at his pace. That’s Luca Don. Oh my goodness, BA. There’s no question he’s got tremendous patience. He’s in complete command of the tempo of the game. But maybe my favorite aspect is how he manipulates the game to get defenders off balance. Clippers trail by six. [Applause] [Music] Bdonovich on the wing. He’s covered by Reeves. [Applause] [Music] Ardonovich against Reeves. Bdonovich. No good. And Reeves has got the ball here for the Los Angeles Lakers. They’ve led by as much as 10. [Music] Hayes with a screen on Banovich inside. [Applause] Can you say immediate entry into the highlight reel? Woo! What a tough PA. It’s showtime now, man. They’ve built up a lead and they’re starting to rub it in. And he gets it to go. Be’s got six. You see how crafty Bradley Beal is. The athleticism helps in the paint. That’s nicely done. Aimura outside. [Music] Back to Donic [Music] from the high post and the Lakers tack on two more. You guard against the drive of Luca Donuch, but that opens you up to the mid-range ability and Luca lets you feel it from that distance. And Tailoo has called a timeout. A moment to rest and confer on the game plan. [Music] [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] [Music] So for the Clippers, Brook Lopez comes in for Zubatz and it’s Paul in for Bogdanovich. The Lakers also with a sub. Smarts checked in. [Music] Clippers trail by eight. Outside Paul. It’s be on the wing [Music] from outside the arc. Rebounded by the Lakers pass to Aimura. Leonard pulls down the board. The Clippers have gotten eight of 13 shots to fall in the second quarter. Be and he’s going to the line for two. The officials saw contact while he was going up. It’s going to go on Jackson Hayes. Well, the defense obviously going to cover Bradley Beal tight, but they pay for it right there. Shoot two. [Music] That free throw no good. Well, Bradley Beal is the epitome of being a triple threat. He can drive it, pass it, shoot it. The complete package on the offensive end that defines Bradley Beal. [Music] [Applause] He sinks the second. Here’s Smart. He’s got five. Aimura outside. Pass to Hayes. Oh, he tries a three. Rebounded by Kawi Leonard. Clippers trail by seven. Now here’s Lopez. [Music] Now Paul. Paul. A screen on Donic. Three-pointer. Harden sinks it from distance. Harden’s got five points now this quarter. Well, this is the basis of James Harden’s game, right? That three-point accuracy opens up every other aspect of the floor in his scoring ability. Time now to hear from our reporter Ally Leforce. We know Kawhi Leonard is a former finals MVP. Jimmy Butler said, “There are highs that are like quote, “I’m going to find the best way to win in a sevename series. I’m going to get the best of you in the end.” Kawi’s definitely up there. Whatever he’s got to do, he is going to find a way. And Brian Butler would know a thing or two about that, wouldn’t he? Yeah, you know that. No question about his abilities. Free throw drops. Reveal. Zubots. He’s checked in for the Clippers. Collins comes in for Paul. Aiden, he’s checked in for the Lakers. Reeves comes in for Smart. [Music] No good on the second free throw. The Lakers lead by three on the wing. Reeves Leonard defending. Pass to James Grant. Even though it looks like LeBron could play forever, he stated that he doesn’t have much time left. Well, it’s unbelievable that he sustained this level of excellence for as long as he has. I would be surprised if we see this type of longevity ever again. [Music] That free throw good from James. What’s remarkable about LeBron is the complete command of the game. Not only his team, but you’ll hear opponents joke about how well he knows their plays. Both free throws good from James. [Music] And here’s Harden. He’ll bring it up for the Clippers. It’s a five-point game. Leonard up top. Nice balance from Kawi Leonard there. The toughness and tenacity very much describe Kawi Leonard’s game. Pass to Donic. It’s rebounded by Zubox. Zubox has got doubledigit rebounds now in the game. Here’s Peele out to Leonard. Puts up a three. Rebound by the Lakers. Aiden’s got seven rebounds in the game. [Applause] [Music] And here’s Reeves. [Music] James outside. And it’s the Clippers with the rebound. Leonard looking around. Zubox with a screen on Reeves. Three-pointer. Harden counted from distance. Harden’s got 10 points in the game. Yeah, just a smart call by Harden using the pick to shake off the defense and get himself a look. Pass to James. There’s the strength of the king. It’s very difficult to slow him down defensively, especially when you have communication problems. Outside Harden back to Leonard pulls it in from the elbow. The Lakers with a rebound. Nachimura’s got four rebounds now. Donic right side outside. Reeves off target from three-point range. And you just can’t afford to give up that kind of look very often. Kicks it out to Collins. Reeves against Beal and it’s going to be a 3second call. [Music] The Lakers in the lead. 30 seconds left in the first half of this game. Donic shot is good. Listen, this guy has off thecharts basketball IQ. Luca Donic understands when to get into that pullup game. Now, here’s Zubatz. Six points for him. Be outside. Zubots screen from about 19. And that’s good for two. Be’s got six in the quarter. Guys, you love the patience when Bradley Beal is running the pick and roll. Doesn’t rush. plays at his own pace with four on the clock. Kachic, you see the strength and he’s coming off a huge performance and his confidence couldn’t be any higher and his coach knows that, too. Well, the best players to me deliver night after night after night. So, as long as he’s hot, keep riding it. Oh, what a performance by Luca Donic. He has been the story for Los Angeles. hunting for opportunities leading to nine points in the quarter. We’ll be back in a moment. [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Music] And in that first half, we saw a pretty tight battle. We’ll soon find out what sort of adjustments were discussed during halftime. Boy, really an incredible game here from Luca Donic. He was getting into the lane easily that first half and just relentless. Oh, this guy is such a good finisher on the move and so far the defense has not been able to counter it. [Music] [Music] the Lakers lead by five. And so in the game for the Lakers, Reeves at the two with LeBron at the three. Ruy Hachimura is out there with DeAndre Aiden. And it’s Donuchen at the one. This guy is an absolute machine. And Luca Donuch keeping his foot on the gas and giving the defense everything they can handle. Zubox with a screen on Donic. Harden from outside. Catch the three ball to go. Harden’s got 13 now. Defensively, you can’t afford to get stuck on the pitch. You know exactly what that takes. It takes energy. It takes activity. It takes intensity. Outside Reeves outside a screen on Harden and he lobbs it up to the rim. Oh, and the jam by Aton. Yeah. Luca Donic keeping the defense honest by creating for his teammates. Pretty Neo against Reeves shoots from 12 and again it’s the Clippers converting. because Scott plays with such confidence and ability to score in a variety of ways. Nice. Outside Reeves, that one falls. Great setup by Donic. Donic has got his fourth assist in this one. Yeah, the court awareness that Luca plays with knows exactly when and where to deliver the pass. Pass to Leonard. Lets the three fly. Donic pulls down the board and Donic has got the ball here for the Lakers. They’ve led by as much as 10. Oh, and the jam by Aton. Well, the length and athleticism of DeAndre Aton make that an easy opportunity. Harden the pass to Zubots and out of bounds. The Lakers will take it. [Music] The Lakers lead by eight. Tight. Outside. Reeves. Donic on the wing. [Music] And he was fouled while in the act of shooting. So he’ll take two free throws. The understated part of Luca Donic’s game, his strength. He is going to draw contact and usually make it. Take a break. Take a break. Two shots. He makes a first. What you love about Luca Donuch is he’s this unique combination of size and skill. He could really play cross positionally. He makes shots at all three levels so dangerous. Donic hits them both. Here’s Beal. 12 points for him. Not quite two and a half minutes played here in the second half. And again, it’s a Clippers missing. The Lakers lead by 10. Donic on the wing. 18 points for him. Buries it from three. Everything is dropping for them. Just a terrific third period run. And I think it’s been all about their offensive efficiency, shooting the lights out in this quarter. And Tailoo has called a timeout. We might see him looking to make some tweaks to the strategy here. Get out of here. [Music] [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] [Music] Harden. The pass to Collins. Here’s Beal. They need this. Hits the trifecta. Be’s got five points now this quarter. Well, Bradley Beal does not need to handle the ball to be a threat. He gets to the catch and shoot game and makes the defense pay. [Music] Donic against Harden. Donic no good. Clippers trail by 10. Leonard passes to Beal. Now Harden guarded by Donic. They set the screen [Music] and he loss it up top. Collins no good. Well, he saw the play coming together, but the timing was just a little off. It was a really good thought for sure, but the lob has got to be better than that. And just totally relentless, only increasing the intensity level. One thing I enjoy is watching players who don’t pay attention to the score. You lock in on the moment and play the right way. [Music] [Applause] [Music] What’s up [Music] [Applause] [Music] The free throw off from Donic. And so it’s Leonard with it. He’ll bring it up for the LA Clippers. Down by 12. Count it. Leonard’s got eight points. Well, the mid-range is Kawi’s bread and butter. This guy can get to his spots and take whatever he wants. Eight with a screen. And here’s Reeves outside. It’s rebounded by Zubox. Zubox has got rebound number 12 now. Tenacity on the glass. Here’s Leonard. Up and over. Donic. Shot by Leonard. No good. The Lakers lead by 10. To the paint. Here’s Reeves. Beal with some nice D. The Clippers have gone four of eight in the third. down low. Here’s Collins. That one’s in there on the nice assist from Beal. He’s got five. Yeah, that’s a good look for Collins. I like the offensive approach right there. Back to Donic inside. Payton with the stuff. Nice one-handed jam. Simple ineffective PA. Hey, with the lead, I’m surprised he didn’t come up with something a little more creative. Here’s Harden. Easy, too, on the layup. You can tell his hustle inspires the entire squad. He really gets everyone so amped up. James inside. Leonard’s there. Oh, solid D from Leonard. Clippers trail by eight. [Music] Pass to be. [Music] Shot clock at six over Reeves. James with the rebound. James has got four rebounds in the game. LeBron and Oh, that is why the ticket price is what it is when LeBron is in town. Amazing dunk to finish the play. And timeout called by Tyoo. He’ll take the opportunity to regroup. [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] [Music] Heat up here. [Music] Clippers trail by 10. Pass to Zubots. Three-pointer field. The Lakers with a rebound. Donic has got his seventh rebound of the game of that last one. From downtown. Donic delivers from range. The defense has to know they’re going to get a steady diet of three-point shooting from Luca. Leonard passes to Collins to the paint. Here’s Beal. That shot makes him seven for 14. He’s been good tonight. Well, defensively to me, you’ve got to do a better job communicating once the screen comes. Donic passes to Aiden. Reeves with a ball. James deciding where to go with it and it’s AI missing. The Clippers have gone seven of 13 in the second half. Leonard against James. Leonard passes to Zubot and it’s slammed in by Zubots. Yeah, if you allow Zubat’s positioning near the cup, look out. This is what you can expect. Obviously, everyone knows about the defense of Kawhi Leonard McR. His shooting is overlooked. Yeah. You know, he’s at about 40% from three for his career. You combine that with his wing defense, you get a oneofone player capable of carrying a team. Collins outside pass to Zubox. [Music] Kicks it out to Collins. Shot clock at five. Be from outside. Rebound by the Lakers. James outside. Aiden. A screen on Harden. Here’s Donic. Here’s Aiden. And it’s good. Fought through contact. Hit the shot and will go to the line. And a moment to check out the scoring breakdown for the Lakers. They’ve been all about high percentage looks in this game, working the ball inside and doing whatever it takes to get it to go. And their fast break has also been a key metric in this one. They have had a significant advantage in transition over the course of this game. [Music] [Applause] The free throws off from Aiden. I think what you like most about DeAndre Aiden is probably how efficient he is on the offensive end. Now, obviously the next step, he’s got to raise his game and defensive intensity on that end of the floor. [Music] He shoots no good. Clippers trail by 12. Here’s Harden. The kick out to Paul. Nails it from beyond the arc. Paul’s got nine points. And Paul loves these corner shots. Terrific at finding space to get his shot off. Donic passes to Vanderbelt. James with the ball over Leonard. Give him his fifth make of the game in 10 attempts. [Music] And it’s Paul with the ball for the Clippers. [Music] Pass to Collins. Now Zubatz and it’s slammed in by Zubots. Great game for him. Double double now. A nice awareness there from the big man Collins. Solid at finding his teammates when they’re open. Donic deciding where to go with it. Really left him alone that time. Donic has got 14 points now in the second half. And no surprise here, right? This guy is not only a gifted player, but he is so smart on the offensive end. Back to Harden. Harden with the slam. James Harden simply stated is putting it to the defense right now. Somebody has got to step up and get the ball out of his hands. Outside Reeves [Music] back to Donic. [Music] That’s tipped. Here’s Aiden and he sinks it again. Seven of seven from the field now. Well, that’s a determined scorer right there. DeAndre Aton showing a little toughness on the interior finish. Outside Paul Collins a screen to the left side wing 18 ft out. Rebound by the Lakers. Donic has got rebound number nine now. What an effort here tonight. James finds Donic. [Music] Hold in by Paul. Clippers trail by 11. throws it up high. Stolen by Eton Johnson with it. Harden picks him up. Pull up jumper and Luca finishes it off at the rim. Ashen on the break has fueled them tonight. They’re winning the transition battle. Well, this is their pace. This is exactly how they want to play. A little fast, a little loose. Back to Leonard. [Music] Zubox with a screen on James. Leonard for three. And Aiden pulls it down. Aidon’s got nine rebounds in the game. Boy, he’s getting it done. The shot by James. No good. The Clippers shooting has been excellent in the third quarter of 57%. Pass to Harden. Collins with it. Double team on Leonard. Plenty of contact on that shot. Officials call the foul and he’ll take two free throws. Now it’s going to be on DeAndre Aton. And what a move by Leonard baiting the defender to get them where he wants them. These are his first free throws of the game. And in their last game, he really distinguished himself at the free throw line. [Music] He misses the free throw. Well, Doris, there’s one thing for sure. When Kawhi Leonard is available, he’s elite. There’s no question about it, Brian. And it’s so difficult to watch a player who cares so deeply about the game as Kawhai does, not have his body hold up. It’s been unfortunate over the years to see the toll injuries have taken on his career, but boy oh boy, clutch, skilled, competitive, tough, every attribute you could want. Good on the second one. I think one thing you love about Kawhi Leonard, this guy never gets too high, never gets too low, but he is the ultimate competitor because he competes at the highest level regardless of the situation. Releases from 15. Got it. No good. That’s the shot they wanted. It just didn’t fall. I think expect them to go back to it because that’s the kind of shot this offense is designed to generate. And it’s in there. Donic just got 32 points in the game. Good heads up basketball. Season opening and capitalizes. Neil surveying the D. [Music] can’t get it to fall. And so it’s the Los Angeles Lakers up 14 as we wrap up the quarter. They just can’t miss right now. Every shot they’re taking, you assume is going in. We’ll be right back with you shortly. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Well, there may not be a lot of drama down the stretch as we head into the fourth quarter, but stranger things have happened. Clippers trail by 14. We’ve got Chris Paul. Brook Lopez is out there with Kawhi Leonard. Then there’s Bradley Beal. And it’s Bogdanovich in at the three. The small forward. That’s who’s out there for the Clippers. Beal from outside drops in the three. Be’s got 20. Well, that is so easy for Bradley Beal from three. No problem. Smart passes to James from deep. Rebounded by Lopez. Well, the Clippers shooting at a respectable 49%. Leonard outside pass to Beal. There’s a three from Paul. Rebounded by the Lakers. [Music] 60 ticks off the clock here in the fourth. Here’s Leonard and a big bounce off the rim, but it sinks right in. Shooting off the dribble is probably one of the toughest skills in the NBA, but Kawaii has it mastered. Smart outside. They set the pick. and he got the whistle on the way up. So, he’ll be headed to the line for a pair. He’s going to go on Kawhi Leonard. Take a break. Take a break. [Music] That one falls for Smart. Well, I just love how Marcus Smart plays the game of basketball. He’s aggressive. He’s intelligent. And he doesn’t mind getting under your skin. [Music] And so Smart nails them both. And it’s Beal with the ball for the Clippers. 11-point game. The 11 footer and he hits the jumper. Be’s got 22 points. Well, this is the sweet spot of Bradley Beal’s game. That in between that mid-range jumper is money. Has to connect. James a screen on Beal. disconnect. The Clippers grab the miss. Lopez has got four rebounds now. Paul against Hayes. Now Lopez over Aimura and that one’s long to the wing right side. [Music] Here’s Connect. The three is up. hits the three-pointer. A go-to shot for Connect. You know, he takes pride in burring these long range missiles. Paul passes to Beal. Three-pointer fires in the triple. 25 points in the game. Both teams are starting to find a rhythm here. And this is partly what the game has become, right? A matter of dueling three-point opportunities. And so JJ Reick calls for the timeout. He’s looking to make some very important adjustments here. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Music] Heat up [Music] here. [Music] All right, let’s check in with Alli Le Force. I was able to listen in on what JJ Reic was going over with his team. He loves what the D has been able to accomplish, saying to his team, “Every turnover is a big success for us. Keep forcing those errors. Don’t let them feel comfortable out there.” So, expect them to keep trying to be disruptive. Good job there, Ally. Thanks. The Lakers lead by nine. And here’s Smart. Pass to Aimura. [Applause] [Music] Kawi Leonard comes up with a rebound. Leonard’s got four rebounds now. Now here’s Paul. Now Beal will come down in the low post. It goes. Beal’s got 10 points in the quarter. The consistency of Beal’s scoring has been terrific. And of course, his teammates keep working hard to facilitate to him the three James. And again, the Lakers no good. Clippers trail by seven. Here’s Leonard. [Music] He can’t get that one to fall. Pachim Mura with the defensive effort. Pass to James. Here’s Connect outside. The shots good on the assist by James. And the Lakers lead by 10. Yeah, locked and loaded. Connect ready to launch. Ardanovic against James. deal with it and it’s rejected. [Music] Here’s James. Nice work inside from James. This is where LeBron James is so dangerous. Physically hard to handle on the interior. Turn the lights out. Here’s Beal. And the foul is called. He missed it. So, he’s got a couple of free throws coming his way. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Free throw drops reveal for the Clippers. Vita Zubat checked in for Lopez. John Collins comes in for Kawhi Leonard. And it’s Harden in for Chris Paul [Music] [Applause] [Music] and Beal drops them both. The Lakers lead by 10. Donic outside. out left to the wing. Zubots against Aiden and that one’s good. Well, you can see guys how much confidence DeAndre Aiden plays the game with. This is especially so on the offensive end. Over to the left wing. Pass to Bdonovich. And the layup falls. Well, there’s an aggressive mentality in play. Working close, find a way to score. And Reeves has got the ball here for the Los Angeles Lakers. They’ve led by as many as 14. Here’s Aiden to the middle. Here’s Donic. Donic punches it home. It does not happen too often, but boy, when Luca gets the opportunity to throw it down, he relishes it. [Music] And the call will be against Austin Reeves. That’s his first foul of the game. The Clippers making a switch here. Dun’s checked in and the Lakers also making a change. Vanderbilts checked in for Achimura. Now here’s Dunn guarded by Donic to the inside. Here’s Zubox and Aiden pulls it down. Aiden’s got double digit rebounds now in the game. Outside Reeves pass to Donic. That three is off the mark. That’s his shot and one I’m sure he wants back. done with it. Working on Vanderbilt. [Music] Three-pointer. Harden to book it again. Seven for 12 and gone after the defense. It matters not where James Harden finds himself on the floor. He is a legit threat to put the ball in the basket. Smart passes to Donic. Fires the three. That’s in coming off an assist from Smart. Smart has got four assists in the game. That’s how you up the ante. Come right back at him. And you would expect nothing less from these two. Taking pride and making plays. Leonard’s checked in for Dunn. LeBron, he’s checked in for the Lakers. [Music] The Lakers lead by 12. Outside Reeves. Donic against Harden. Pass to James. Look at LeBron with the strength to score through contact. And the defense has no one to blame but themselves. I mean, they just let him get right to the rim. To me, this has simply stated been a complete lack of defensive attention and focus all night long. On the wing, Harden guarded by Don. Harden misses. [Music] The Lakers have gotten seven of 12 shots to drop in this fourth quarter. Reeves finds Donic [Music] over Harden. Donic. No good. Clippers trail by 14. Outside Bdonovich. They doubling with Aiden. Out to the right wing. Zubat’s high post working on Vanderbilt. Down to five on the shot clock. 20 ft out and he hits the jump shot. Hardy’s got 22. Strong performance from him, but he may need to do even more if they’re going to win this game from 12 ft. And the bucket is good. Well, LeBron James could be absolutely anywhere on the floor. If you want to concede the mid-range, he’s more than happy to take it. Markdanovich with a screen on Donic. Harden against Donic up top. Harden. Here’s Zubox. And so he draws the foul. Headed to the line to shoot a pair. How about Zubas making great use of the up fake. Get that defender off balance. [Music] [Music] First free throw is good. It’s been great watching Ivita Zubox’s growth. This guy, his game has evolved and his role is increasing. Beal, he’s checked in for the Clippers and the Lakers also making a switch. Aimura’s checked in. [Music] And he makes the first but misses the second. The Lakers lead by 13. And here’s Donic. [Music] A deep three rebounded by Kawhi Leonard. And so it’s Leonard who brings up the ball for the LA Clippers inside. Here’s Beal. Yes. And it’s Leonard with the assist that time. Beal’s got 31 points. Well, there is a relentlessness to Bradley Beal and he does a nice job on the interior to get a contested shot down. Kic no good. The Clippers shooting 51%. Good clip from the field. And it’s Harden with the big finish. A determined James Harden. Now that is a problem for the defense. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] The Lakers lead by eight now. Here’s Reeds. And here’s Donic outside. The Clippers grab the miss. Collins has got rebound number nine now. What an effort here tonight. and then be with the dunk. They’ve been aggressive during this run, but they’ve also played under control. I think the communication on offense is working at every level right now. What a run for this group. James passes to Reeds. Donic outside and again the Lakers no good. I like the aggressive approach. He’s going to have to be more efficient. Pass to Harden. The three is up. It’s good. And the assist that time from Leonard. And now just a three-point Lak. Oh, can you say important bucket by Harden James always wants the ball in these moments. Love it. And we’ve got a timeout called by JJ Reic looking to get everyone dialed in and engaged. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Here’s [Music] Donic from behind the ark. So the ball out of bounds. Aiden touch the glass. It’s time to take a glance again at that superb block. What a play. I mean, that’ll have the offense thinking twice about taking shots in his presence. And there’s 138 left in the fourth quarter here. Against Reeds. Collins with a screen on Reeds. Here’s Beal. So, it’ll be two free throws. He was fouled in the act of shooting. Austin Reeves picks one up. Bradley Beal, one of the harder covers in the NBA. He has such a well-rounded game, you’ve got to chuck him all over the floor. He hits the first one and that brings him within two here [Music] and drops them both. You see why he’s one of than one at the line in these situations. Up top, defended by Hart. Count the basket. Donic has got 39. Such a clutch shooter. This guy lives for these kinds of moments and delivers. Leaves against a big time finish at the critical moment. Subox with a clutch shot. Here’s Donic. 56 seconds left in the fourth quarter. rebounded by James Harden. Well, seized up just a little bit at the last second. That’s when he normally converts. He’s been tremendous at corelling misses all night long. A lot of it comes down to great fundamentals, establishing position early, controlling the backboards. Here’s Aimura. Pass to another shot. Yes. And the stakes were high right there. What a fight. I tell you, that changes things, doesn’t it? Good job, young fella. What a game. Hyu has called a timeout and a great call on his part. This is the time you want to be in safe right here. [Music] So, it’s the Clippers now and Tailoo has called a timeout. There is a lot on the line and he is determined to make sure everyone’s on the same page. [Music] Leonard finds field. Just two seconds between the shot clock and the game clock. Back to Leonard. Catch and brings him within one. Absolutely no fear for why Leonard welcomes these moments. He relishes these moments. And they foul intentionally. Now they’re going to have to do that again. They’re not in the penalty just yet. And a smart choice right there. I mean, you can’t allow them to just drain the clock. Here’s James. And now they decide to foul intentionally. First free throw is good. And that’ll put him up two. Second free throw no good that time. He really wanted that one. Here’s Beal. It’s in and he’s tied it up. What a shot. And that finally gets them back to even incredible fortitude to bounce back like this. I think we’re setting up for an awesome finish. Here’s good. You have to have the vision to find the open man. Beautiful pass.
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